Production Operator

Celanese International Corporation • Narrows, VA

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About The Position

The Production Operator operates production equipment, troubleshoots issues, and performs operator-assisted maintenance. The role requires learning production processes and equipment operation and understanding how process changes can affect safety. Operators rotate among floor operations, control room duties, and quality control operations while following production specifications and Standard Operating Procedures.

This position works rotating 12-hour shifts: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m., on a four-days-on, four-days-off schedule. The schedule is on call and includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Complete the ACT WorkKeys assessment and attain the required scores to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills.
• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of processes and equipment operation and understand how process changes can affect safety.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Excellent observation skills.
• Adaptability and a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues.
• Basic mechanical and analytical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with limited supervision.
• Experience with safety programs in an industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous training or experience in forklift operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions safely within production areas.
• Operate production equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform operator-assisted maintenance.
• Learn and rotate among floor operation, control room, and quality control jobs.
• Support maintenance by properly applying lock-out/tag-out procedures and issuing safety work permits when required.
• Follow production specification sheets and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of observations and results.
• Report data accurately and thoroughly to leadership through written and oral reports.
• Enter work notifications into SAP when equipment malfunctions are identified and assist with initial troubleshooting.
• Report safety and environmental events accurately and promptly.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping standards in work areas.
• Participate in design discussions, write and review SOPs, perform line walk-downs, label equipment, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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