Production Operator Job

Arkema; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Hands-on training

Team environment

Job summary

Arkema is seeking a Production Operator in Louisville, KY for 1st shift. Earn $19.50 to $21.50 per hour, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus and hands-on training. You will operate mixers, blenders, packaging lines, forklifts, and basic hand tools, following batch sheets to ensure quality production.

Join a team-focused environment that emphasizes safety and meeting plant objectives. Arkema values inclusion and empowerment, offering growth opportunities in a global network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Some technical training or college preferred.
• Industrial process maintenance experience highly valued.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Good written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including Mixers, Blenders, Packaging lines, Forklifts, Palletizers and Basic Hand Tools.
• Follow process batch sheets to produce quality products.
• Participate in safety programs to achieve safe behavior and zero incidents.
• Work with the Team to meet plant/shift objectives.
• Follow all plant policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training preferred

Job description

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Earn $19.50 to $21.50 /hour, dependent on prior experience and qualifications + $2,500 Sign-on Bonus – Join our Team!

Schedule: Looking for 1st Shift Operators

Why Apply Today?

• $19.50 to $21.50 per hour depending on experience / qualifications + shift differential
• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Hands-on training + strong, team-first environment — you’re never on your own

If you’re looking for stable work, hands‑on training, and a supportive team where safety comes first—this is your opportunity.

At Bostik, you’ll be part of an organization that values its people. With plenty of training and advancement opportunities, you will be supported to thrive and grow within our global network.

Our values guide how we work every day—not just what we say.

• Inclusion:Everyone deserves to feel respected, supported, and heard.
• Safety & Support:We prioritize safe work practices, proper PPE, clear procedures, and incident reporting without hesitation.
• Empowerment:Training is provided, expectations are clear, and learning is encouraged.
• Teamwork:Success here is built through communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

As aProduction Operator, you will…

• Operate equipment including Mixers, Blenders, Packaging lines, Forklifts, Palletizers and Basic Hand Tools.
• Follow process batch sheets to produce quality products.
• Participate in Bostik's Safety programs to achieve objective of safe behavior and Zero Incidents.
• Work with the Team to meet plant/shift objectives.
• Follow all plant policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements below, we’d still love to hear from you! Bostik is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applicants of all genders, identities, backgrounds, and experiences, including veterans and candidates with military service.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required
• Some technical training or college preferred
• Industrial process maintenance experience highly valued
• Experience preferred but not required
• Good written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills

Explore the links below to learn more about life at Arkema and Bostik!

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula.

The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.

What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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