Resins Production Operator — Safe, Skilled & Growth‑Oriented

Hexion Inc.; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare from Day One

401(k) with Match

Incentive Bonus Potential: Up to $6K/​

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks vacation + 16h/

14 Paid Holidays per Year, +1 Floating

Ongoing Training & Development

Job summary

Hexion Inc. in Springfield, Oregon is seeking a safety-conscious Chemical Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment to produce resins and chemicals for sustainable applications, while upholding safety and quality standards.

This on-site role offers a path to long-term career in a high-impact environment, with rotating shifts, training, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read technical documents, schematics, and operating procedures.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Must meet physical requirements including lifting up to 55 lbs, frequent climbing, respirator use, confined space entry, fit for duty, ability to perform in plant conditions.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and eliminate workplace hazards.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment and control systems.
• Blend tanks, load/unload raw materials and finished products.
• Perform SAP transactions for inventory, production tracking, maintenance notifications.
• Follow SOPs to meet production goals and product specifications.
• Conduct routine maintenance and assist in shutdown/startup procedures.
• Contribute to root cause analyses and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform in-process sampling and lab analysis.
• Ensure lab safety protocols are followed.
• Record batch data and maintain quality documentation.
• Participate in corrective actions for off-spec materials.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and departments.
• Work within cross-functional teams to maintain uptime, safety, and quality.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication skills

Reading technical documents

Willingness to work rotating shifts

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Hexion Inc. in Springfield, Oregon is seeking a safety-conscious Chemical Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment to produce resins and chemicals for sustainable applications, while upholding safety and quality standards.

This on-site role offers a path to long-term career in a high-impact environment, with rotating shifts, training, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and cross-functional teamwork.