Production Operator- Extrusion

Celanese; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese Evansville is seeking a Night Shift Production Operator to join our extrusion team. You will set up the extruder, monitor the process, and ensure safe, high-quality production across shifts.

This role requires basic industrial math, ability to work with forklifts, and strong teamwork. You will follow SOPs, complete run logs, and assist with safety and housekeeping to keep our plant efficient and compliant.

Qualifications

• Experience operating extrusion equipment and associated tooling.
• Ability to use various hand tools and maintain clean work area.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends.
• Lift 55-lb bags and tolerate hot/cold temperatures.
• Valid driver's license.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up extruder to run product with minimal downtime.
• Monitor and troubleshoot extrusion process.
• Proceed safety and quality issue resolution with team.
• Safely operate forklift.
• Perform line cleanings and turnover reports.
• Maintain run logs and packaging records.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Hand tools use

Housekeeping

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

extrusion equipment

Job description

Join our Evansville Production team! Night shift opportunities currently available.

TheProduction Operatorposition is an extrusion machine operator that requires broad knowledge of production processes, equipment troubleshooting, equipment operation, packaging procedures, health and safety policies, and quality policies. TheProduction Operatorrole is key in the production of quality products in safe manner every day.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up extruder to run a product in accordance with standard operating conditions with minimal downtime and loss of product.
• Monitors and troubleshoots during the extrusion process.
• If safety or quality issues develop, stops process and actively participates in problem-solving with shift supervisor, maintenance, safety and other operators.
• Safely drives fork truck.
• Actively participates in cleaning work area.
• Completes product turn-arounds, which includes cleaning the extruder barrel and screws, the feeder, the pelletizer, the classifier, the reclaimer system, the automatic bagger, and feed and product totes to prevent product contamination.
• Maintains proper records, which includes run logs/sheet, feed blends on line, amount of product in totes, packaging reports, work orders, log books
• Provides report to on-coming operator for successful shift hand-over.
• Reviews and understands the policies and procedures contained in standard operating procedures, hazardous communication and waste disposal procedures.
• Assumes personal responsibility for complying with all safety/health related policies and procedures, participates in company sponsored safety programs and activities, and reports to management those conditions or actions by employees or others that might create a hazard to themselves or others in the plant.

• High school education or GED
  • 5 years of manufacturing experience may be considered as meeting education requirement
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Extrusion experience
• Valid drivers license required
• Previous fork-lift experience preferred

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability in the operation and uses of various hand tools
• Must maintain acceptable housekeeping standards
• Good communication skills required
• Ability to work individually and within a small group. Daily activities may vary based daily production needs.
• Schedule requires working holidays and weekends.
• Physical requirements include: lifting 55-lb bags (floor to chest), working in hot & cold temperatures, climbing stairs, frequent walking, standing and reaching in front of body
• Frequent climbing on/off of fork truck

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Previous manufacturing experience, especially working with plastics and extrusion process is preferred
• Previous work experience operating fork truck is preferred
• Basic mechanical and a sound mathematics aptitude which includes the ability to calculate percent’s, ratios, unit conversions, averages, as well as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.