Production Operator Job

Bostik; Birdsboro (Berks County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Production Operator for their Birdsboro, PA plant. This full-time role offers an hourly wage starting at $30.26, with opportunities for shift differentials, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work in a union environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and some experience in manufacturing. Key responsibilities include operating machinery, transferring materials, and adhering to safety standards.

Benefits

Insurance effective day of hire

10 days PTO

4% match 401k

Annual bonus plan

Double-time paid on worked holidays

Gym on site

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate basic math skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or chemical plant production strongly desired.
• Willing to work rotating shifts and overtime is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and maintain daily packaging process efficiencies.
• Transfer raw and finished materials.
• Comply with safety and quality control procedures.

Skills

Basic math skills

Physical dexterity

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Fork lift (tow motor)

Job description

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Our polymer manufacturing plant in Birdsboro, PA is looking for a Production Operator to support plant operations. Arkema in Birdsboro has around 65 employees but we are part of larger organization with over 21,000 employees worldwide. We call this the "small company feel with large company resources." Arkema is a global leader in Specialty Materials serving major societal and ecological challenges. Arkema affiliates operating in the U.S. include Arkema Inc.; Bostik, Inc.; ArrMaz and Coatex Inc with 43 sites, including 37 manufacturing facilities, and employ 3,600 people in the U.S.

Major Highlights Regarding Employment As a Production Operator

Wage: $30.26/hr to start plus $.90 for 2nd shift and $1.15 for 3rd shift.

Shift: 8hrs each shift, rotates weekly between 1st, 2nd, 3rd;

Schedule: 5-7 days in a row with days off in-between rotations

Overtime: average of 4-8 hours weekly, paid for over 8 hours worked in a day and over 40 weekly

Environment: Union

Benefits: Insurance effective day of hire, 10 days PTO, 3 floating holidays, 4% match 401k, parental leave, annual bonus plan, double-time paid on worked holidays

GYM ON SITE

Primary Duties

• Operate packaging equipment and maintain daily packaging process efficiencies
• Transfer raw materials
• Transfer finished materials between warehouses
• Housekeeping
• Assist emptying finished product out of industrial dryers
• Comply with all technical, quality control, product manufacturing and safety procedures associated with Packaging
• Operate equipment for various processing systems
• Operate powered industrial trucks
• Have physical dexterity in climbing stairs, ladders, heavy lifting
• Basic computer knowledge
• Other operator assistance tasks and general duties as needed and assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must demonstrate basic math skills
• Must be willing to be subject to pre-employment testing including drug and alcohol and physical testing.
• Prefer experience in manufacturing type of work and chemical plant production experience strongly desired; similar skills/experience will be considered.
• Prefer fork lift (tow motor) experience
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime
  
  

Benefits

Arkema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide security for you, your spouse and children up to age 26, effective on your first day of employment. Arkema pays most of the costs of these high-quality programs.

• This is a Union position.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production and Engineering

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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