Operations Helper - Entry Level 2026

Eastman • Kingsport, TN

101d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you start as an Operations Helper (entry level position) progressing into the Operator Apprentice Program (OAP) to become a Chemical Operator. These positions are located in Kingsport, TN.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including overtime, sometimes on short notice.
• Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required, such as steel toe shoes &/or boots, hard hat, high visibility clothing, respirator and protective eyewear.
• Willing and able to perform various physical requirements, including but not limited to, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, repetitive movement and performing overhead work.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills by completing the ACT Workkeys assessment testing and attain required scores within 12 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s or technical degree, chemical process certificate, military experience &/or manufacturing experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment by packaging and loading finished product into warehouse or onto tank cars or trucks.
• Unload and unpack raw materials arriving at the plant.
• Operate forklifts.
• Clean and inspect tanks.
• Open and close valves.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including performing daily housekeeping in assigned work area and all other work areas as instructed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED