Production Operator

Eastman Chemical Company•Sun Prairie, WI

About The Position

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com .

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required
A strong commitment to working safely and to the safety of others.
Ability to perform high quality, cost effective work in order to meet customer expectations.
Ability to efficiently and effectively monitor plant equipment and make adjustments to processes and controls; ability to handle upsets, startups, and shutdowns of plant systems and processes.
Ability to work under minimal supervision in a self-directed team environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
Flexibility in approach to tasks and openness to change.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives, unloads and forwards products, supplies, raw materials and packaging materials according to supervisor’s direction.
Organize and prepare product for shipping/receiving.
Pack, load and/or unloads product shipping/receiving.
Interpret orders and coordinate production needs for clean-room and warehouse operators.
Set up production machines to order.
Perform/collaborate on in-process troubleshooting.
Measure, sample and visually inspect product, as required.
Monitors raw material inventories.
Follows and reviews all safety rules, procedures, and practices for safety of other operators, maintenance personnel, and contractors.
Completes required inspections of safety systems.
Attends required training sessions.
Performs other work assigned by supervisor.