Production Plant Operator Job

Bostik; Birdsboro (Berks County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day of hire

10 days PTO

4% match 401k

Parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Double-time on holidays

Job summary

Arkema in Birdsboro, PA is seeking a Production Operator to support plant operations at a union facility. The role includes operating packaging equipment, transferring materials, housekeeping, and complying with safety procedures.

Overtime and rotating shifts (1st/2nd/3rd) are required, with a supportive benefits package and opportunities for growth. The job offers competitive wage starting at $31.02/hr plus shift differentials, with a comprehensive benefits package including 10 days PTO and 4%

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills must be demonstrated.
• Willingness to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests.
• Manufacturing or chemical plant experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and maintain daily packaging process efficiencies.
• Transfer raw materials and finished goods between warehouses.
• Housekeeping and safety procedure adherence.
• Operate equipment for various processing systems and PLCs where applicable.
• Operate powered industrial trucks.
• Perform general duties and assist as needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift experience

Pre-employment testing compliance

Shift work adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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: $31.02/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 (example below)

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.

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