Production Operator

Celanese • Chester, VA

64d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mylar Specialty Films site in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking qualified Material Handlers. In this entry-level role into our production area, the successful candidate will monitor and operate equipment and facilities ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. They will perform minor maintenance functions within their operating area and within their level of expertise, maintain safety standards at all times, and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary. In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity for growth through additional training and responsibility in the operations area.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, Nomex, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus)
• Willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule
• Willing and able to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required
• Willing and able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and learning new computer software systems

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in a science related field or Process Technology
• Vocational Certificate or Technical Trade Certificate
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a manufacturing facility
• Experience in a maintenance related field
• Experience in the Polyester Film production processes
• Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software
• MT1 certification
• Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (I.E. fork trucks, pallet trucks, tow devices, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Obtain all materials necessary for the area to operate smoothly (packing supplies, stores items, etc.)
• Provide overall assistance in slitting, stenter, and recovery areas; feeding cutters with cut-offs, splits, wrap rolls in slitting, pack DHO rolls, doff slit rolls, operate hoists, etc.
• Transport reclaim and finished goods safely
• Perform roll changes as well as general help during pack and die changes
• Ensure proper film types, gauges and treated side when making roll tickets/labels
• Visually inspect rolls (mill roll, DHO, and slit) for surface defects
• Contribute to the team effort - attendance, punctuality, dependable, works well with others, and contribute to meeting business metrics - flexible to float to where needed
• Develop and maintain skill set to upgrade to assistant stenter operator and/or slitting operator

What This Job Offers

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