Production Operator I

Borealis AG; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Medical and Dental Coverage from day 1

Bonus

401K Match

Job summary

Borouge International is seeking a Production Operator in Port Murray, NJ. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and precise production data entry to meet daily schedules. You will handle multiple processing steps, monitor quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The incumbent should have a high school diploma or GED, strong math and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. We value teamwork and flexibility across shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on Safety and Quality.
• Must have good math and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Be a team player.
• Flexible to work other shifts.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily production instructions and recipes to meet schedule while ensuring safety and quality.
• Perform production tasks including weight cuts, operating Banbury, ZSK, pelletizers, and transfer systems.
• Monitor product quality and take corrective actions to prevent downtime.
• Record accurate raw material usage and production data for management and reporting.
• Communicate maintenance needs clearly to keep equipment in good condition.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safe operating practices.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance Tags System

Job description

Borealis is now Borouge International. Essential Materials, advancing the world.

Make Production Real!

• Heavy emphasis on Safety and Quality
• Be able to calculate and make production decisions when the need arises
• Assists in meeting the production schedule goals by completing assignments
• Participates in continuous improvement
• Follows all provisions of operating instructions
• Responsible for the completion and accuracy of all production order data entry
• Monitors and performs product quality and takes appropriate action, including shutdown of process, to prevent or limit production
• Responsible for meeting standard batch times while maintaining safety and quality
• Follows all quality policies and production procedures to ensure quality product is produced
• Responsible for their own Safety and that of others within the Production Bay
• Demonstrates equipment operational knowledge and processing skills to independently conductkey production tasks, including weight cuts, the Banbury, the ZSK, pelletor, pellet water
  systems, feeders, soaking systems, and material transfer systems
• Increased operation in ancillary equipment, such as the track mobile, the setup of blowers and Torit filter systems
• Conducts on-line QC tests to ensure product specifications are being met, including the interpretation of the data to adjust the operation parameters, accordingly
• Responsible for optimized production cycle with given product mix, including Quality and
  Productivity for Maximizing Uptime and Minimizing Downtime
• Ensures proactive continuous improvement of plant performance
• Responsible for following daily production instructions, production recipes, etc.
• Ensures accurate raw material usage and production data recording for management and raw
  material management, raw material supply, waste management and reporting etc.
• Communicates maintenance work required effectively, both verbally and using the Maintenance Equipment Status Tag systemin building Teamwork within the assigned production Bay and throughout the plant.
• Follows established procedures and work instructions in the department
• Daily close follow-up of product quality. Feedback on quality deviations to Shift Leads and other shifts
• Defines roots causes and initiates and/or carries out corrective actions for quality improvements
• Participates in Safety initiatives and takes ownership for improving Safety by correcting any deficiencies that are within their capability to do so

About you

• Strong focus on Safety and Quality
• The Production Operator will need good math and mechanical aptitude skills
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
• Follows all provisions of operating instructions
• High School diploma or GED
• Be a team player
• Flexibility to work other shifts as production demands.

Our offer

Borealis has competitive compensation and benefits which you can read more about on our Career Page .

For this role in Port Murray, NJwe also offer:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical and Dental Coverage from first day of employment
• Bonus
• 401K Match

At Borouge International, we are committed to an equal recruitment process. We value diversity, and all applicants & employees are treated fairly and equally. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression.

If you have any questions, please contact Marc Kochan, ([e-mail])

We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed.

About Borouge International

Borouge Group International AG (Borouge International) is a global leader in polyolefins formed in 2026 through the combination of Borouge Plc,Borealisand NOVA Chemicals. Backed by long-term shareholders XRG, the international investment arm of ADNOC, and OMV, Borouge International brings together world-class assets, advantaged feedstockaccessand proprietary technology to deliver reliable high-performance polyolefin solutions across consumer products, infrastructure, energy,mobilityand advanced products.

Borouge International combines a differentiated asset base, global reach and deep technical expertise to serve customers across key growth markets. The company is headquartered in Austria, with a regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi and corporate hubs in North America and Asia Pacific. Learn more about the company: https://www.borougeinternational.com/ .

The hiring process

• Get in touch
• We get to know each other
• Proposal & agreement
• Make It Real

The selection process may vary based on position & profile. Our Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide detailed insights into the specific procedure once we connect with you regarding your application.