Production Operator

LyondellBasell North America•Carpentersville, IL

123d

About The Position

The Production Operator monitors and operates plant process equipment used in manufacturing. The operator evaluates unit operating status, troubleshoots processes and equipment to support reliability and quality production, documents operating parameters, and communicates with colleagues inside and outside the department. The position also monitors maintenance activities and performs minor maintenance. It receives direction from a supervisor and may receive support from process specialists, maintenance, and technical personnel. The stated shift schedule is 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. Duties include operating and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment; performing machinery changeovers, disassembly, assembly, and cleaning; following production schedules and addressing quality issues; preparing and packaging product for shipment; handling raw materials and finished products; performing quality-control tests and recording production data; and maintaining equipment and a clean work area. The role requires working in varied indoor and outdoor conditions and meeting physical demands including standing for up to 12 hours, lifting at least 55 pounds, and working at heights up to 25 feet.

Requirements

At least 6 months of previous experience in a production or manufacturing position.
High school diploma or GED at the time of application.
Submit to pre-employment screening, including employment history verification, background check, physical, and urine drug screening.
Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, and speak English to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
Basic mathematics and computer skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal operating and LOTO procedures.
Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and contribute to teamwork.
Maintain excellent attendance.
Availability to work overtime or weekends on short notice as needed.
Ability to stand for up to 12 hours and to walk, climb, bend, kneel, twist, and lift at least 55 pounds.
Willingness and ability to comply with respiratory fit testing.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, potentially including heat, cold, dust, strong odors, and loud noises, while using required PPE.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights up to 25 feet.
Wear required PPE, including long pants, long sleeves, steel-toed boots, gloves, hard hat, safety goggles, earplugs, and a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude is preferred.
SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with safety requirements and participate in safety talks, behavioral-based safety observations, audits, and other safety activities.
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment used in daily manufacturing.
Perform changeovers and disassemble, assemble, and clean machinery.
Execute daily production run schedules, resolve quality issues, and promptly report unresolved issues.
Stage packaging areas, manually load materials weighing 55 pounds or more into equipment, bag or box finished product, and prepare it for shipment and distribution.
Operate a forklift to transport raw materials and finished product to designated areas.
Use hand tools to degate or deflash materials.
Empty trash and waste into a compactor or dumpster.
Organize, handle, weigh, and measure raw materials.
Follow standard operating and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for assigned tasks.
Perform standard quality-control tests and accurately record production data.
Perform equipment maintenance tasks, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, where applicable.
Maintain a clean work environment and store tools and equipment in their proper locations.
Monitor maintenance activities and perform minor maintenance.
Document operating parameters and communicate with others inside and outside the department.