Visual Inspection Operator

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation is seeking candidates to join our production team in Birmingham. The role involves manual inspection of final products, unit-by-unit evaluation, and coordinating with packaging and labeling processes according to written procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, acute near-visual acuity, no color blindness, and the ability to sit/stand for long periods while performing repetitive tasks. PPE usage and strict safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Documentation of 20/20 near visual acuity or better (i.e. 20/14).
• No color blindness.
• Near visual acuity cannot be substituted with far visual acuity.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods, focus on tasks, and perform repetitive motions with short breaks.
• Able to use PPE and record safety observations as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual visual inspection of the final product.
• Inspect each unit against criteria to pass or reject.
• Carry out finished product sampling, labeling and packaging per written procedures.
• Occasionally support other operational areas with equipment following detailed instructions.
• Support the quality function by adhering to strict quality standards.
• Follow mandatory work instructions and PPE usage to safeguard health and environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues.

Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork.

Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. May be expected to handle heavy machinery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform manual visual inspection of the final product.
• Involves individually manipulating each unit in the lot to inspect against a detailed criteria to pass or reject the unit.
• Carry out finished product sampling, labeling and packaging by following written procedure and coordinating with other departments.
• Occasionally support other operational areas which will include equipment while following strict, detailed instructions.
• Support the quality function by working within strict quality standards.
• Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher.
• Documentation of 20/20 near visual acuity or better (i.e. 20/14).
• No color blindness.
• Note: near visual acuity cannot be substituted with far visual acuity.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time, mentally focus on task, and perform repetitive motions with short breaks.
• Able to record detailed numerical data legibly and use elementary level math to add and subtract with minimal supervision.
• Able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the type of hazard and exposure potential, including the use of respiratory protection.
• Able to communicate safety observations.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems.

If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations.

As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better.

In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.