Production Operator

Lyondell Basell North America • Perrysburg, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator role is a hands-on position within a manufacturing environment that requires sustained physical activity throughout the shift. Core responsibilities include performing manual material handling tasks such as lifting, shoveling, weighing, transferring, and packaging materials while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Production Operators support and monitor manufacturing processes, follow standard work practices, and maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months experience in a physically demanding production or industrial role.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and schedule changes on short notice.
• Ability to follow written and verbal operating and safety procedures.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Must submit to pre-employment screening including: employment history verification, background check, physical and urine drug screening.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, and speak the English language to effectively communicate with supervisors and other team members.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and safety focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial cleaning, environmental services, chemical or refinery operations, wastewater treatment, sanitation, or other heavy industrial labor environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements with the expectation of zero safety violations and actively participate in safety programs.
• Perform sustained manual labor throughout the shift, including shoveling, lifting, carrying, staging, and transferring materials.
• Repeatedly lift, move, and load materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Weigh, measure, portion, and stage raw materials and finished product with high accuracy.
• Perform hand, wrist, and arm movements required during packaging, and cleaning tasks.
• Operate, monitor, and support plant process equipment used during manufacturing.
• Perform equipment disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, and changeovers.
• Conduct quality control testing and accurately record production data.
• Perform minor maintenance and basic troubleshooting as required.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and proper tool storage.
• Support maintenance, production, and technical teams as required.
• Operate electrical hand pallet truck to transport raw materials and finished product to designated areas.

Benefits

• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vacation and Holidays
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

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