Operator Trainee - Grayling, MI

Bakelite Synthetics•Grayling, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator Trainee supports operational excellence by helping meet production goals, maintain quality standards, and improve operational efficiency. Working as part of a collaborative team, the trainee performs manufacturing tasks, operates and monitors equipment and processes, and helps ensure quality control. Bakelite provides ongoing learning and development through a training and certification program to support professional growth. The role contributes to safety and reliability by following plant health, safety, and environmental requirements and troubleshooting equipment issues. The position involves loading and unloading raw materials and finished goods according to customer and chemical specifications, and training to operate and monitor chemical reaction processes used to manufacture polymer resins, industrial chemicals, and raw materials. Work takes place in an industrial environment and outdoors, including at heights and in confined spaces. The role is part of 24/7 operations and requires a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Associates must meet the job’s physical and safety requirements and wear the required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience operating a forklift.
At least one year of experience in an industrial, warehouse, military, farming, construction, mechanical, or production environment.
At least one year of experience using a computer or tablet to record information and perform data entry for record keeping, shipping and receiving, or manufacturing process documentation.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule in 24/7 operations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work outdoors and in an industrial environment, including at heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of the job and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of continuous employment within the last four years.
At least one year of experience in the chemical or refinery industries.

Responsibilities

Load and unload raw materials and finished goods in accordance with customer and chemical specifications.
Participate in training and skill development to advance in production and learn to operate and monitor chemical reaction processes for manufacturing polymer resins, industrial chemicals, and raw materials.
Monitor equipment and perform minor troubleshooting to support optimal production and minimize downtime.
Use a computer to document information such as shipping and receiving data and manufacturing processes.
Follow plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and wear the PPE required for assigned work.
Meet and exceed production goals while maintaining a focus on safety and meeting the physical and safety requirements of the job.