Production Operator

LyondellBasell North America•Perrysburg, OH

80d

About The Position

The Production Operator is a hands-on role in a manufacturing environment involving sustained physical activity throughout the shift. The operator performs manual material handling, supports and monitors manufacturing processes, follows standard work practices, and adheres to safety, quality, and environmental requirements. The position operates on the first shift, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and requires the use of respirators and other personal protective equipment.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in a physically demanding production or industrial role.
High school diploma or GED.
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.
Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, and communicate effectively in English with supervisors and team members.
Strong attendance, reliability, and safety focus.
Must submit to pre-employment screening, including employment history verification, a background check, physical screening, and urine drug screening.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to stand and perform continuous physical tasks during 10–12-hour shifts.
Ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, twist, push, pull, and repeatedly lift 50 pounds or more throughout the shift.
Ability to work while wearing respirators and extensive PPE for the duration of the shift.
Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, noisy, and industrial environments and to climb stairs and work at heights.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Comply with safety requirements and actively participate in safety programs.
Perform manual labor, 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 products accurately.
Perform hand, wrist, and arm movements during packaging and cleaning tasks.
Operate, monitor, and support manufacturing process equipment.
Disassemble, reassemble, clean, and change over equipment.
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 store tools properly.
Support maintenance, production, and technical teams as needed.
Operate an electric hand pallet truck to transport raw materials and finished products.
Contribute to production output, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement in a collaborative lean manufacturing environment.
Work independently when required and contribute to team goals and standard work.