Production Operator – Extrusion & Process Troubleshooter

Covestro; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 45,364; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Generous paid time off

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A leading chemicals company based in Newark, Ohio is seeking a Production Operator to operate and troubleshoot extrusion equipment. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and one year of manufacturing experience. This full-time role offers an hourly pay of $32.93 along with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, annual bonuses, and retirement contributions. Applicants must demonstrate problem-solving skills and teamwork ability.

Qualifications

• One year of manufacturing experience required.
• Must meet minimum Work Keys test scores.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot extrusion equipment.
• Prepare production run formulation premixes.
• Calibrate feeders based on run sheets.
• Package and transfer finished products.
• Maintain departmental documentation.

Skills

Fork truck training

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Feb 21, 2026

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

What We Offer

This role offers a starting pay of $32.93 per hour (paid bi-weekly), with the opportunity for an increase upon satisfactory completion of required job training. This is a full-time role that includes annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period).

The purpose of the Production Operator role is to operate and troubleshoot plant extrusion equipment, machines and lines; for example, feeders, extruders, computers, scales, forklifts, packers and chain hoists. You must follow standard operating procedures and ensure that health, safety and compliance is your highest priority. This role allows you to learn more about our plant operations and can open the door to career opportunities with increased responsibilities.

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Major Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot extrusion equipment and handle extrusion line cleanups and changeovers

• Prepare production run formulation premixes

• Calibrate feeders and calculate factor numbers, based on run sheets, equipment and materials

• Package and transfer finished products

• Maintain departmental documentation

• Make calculations using English and Metric systems.

• Transfer raw materials

• Sample and analyze product by visual appearance and testing as needed

• Operate capacity shuttle yard truck.

• Operate computer systems to perform various functions and processes required for your job

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• One year of manufacturing experience

• Meet minimum Work Keys test scores

Knowledge & Skills:

• Fork truck training

• Attain/maintain shuttle yard truck certification.

• Attain/maintain operator qualification

• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to make adjustments to equipment set up in order to produce highest quality material as possible

• Clearly and accurately communicate between shifts, various departments and with supervisors

• Ability to work in teams to make improvements on products and processes

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YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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