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Celanese Corporation

Operator, Production

Chester, VA · On-site

$26.64/hr

Experience in the Polyester Film production processes * Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software * MT1 certification * Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (I.E ...

The Gund Company

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$17 - $20.25/hr

Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets. * Select and install machine components, such as dies ... Work Environment Machine Operator * This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled ...

The Gund Company

Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$17 - $20.25/hr

Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets. * Select and install machine components, such as dies ... Work Environment Machine Operator * This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled ...

The Gund Company

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$17 - $20.25/hr

Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets. * Select and install machine components, such as dies ... Work Environment Machine Operator * This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled ...

Celanese Corporation

Production Operator

Chester, VA · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Experience in the Polyester Film production processes * Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software * MT1 certification * Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (I.E ...

Celanese

Production Operator

Chester, VA · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Experience in the Polyester Film production processes * Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software * MT1 certification * Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (I.E ...

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Operator, Production

Chester, VA • On-site

Celanese Corporation
Chemical Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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$26.64/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Celanese rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview:
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
  • Perform minor maintenance functions within their operating area and within their level of expertise.
  • Maintain safety standards at all times
  • Initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.

Responsibilities:
In this role, the successful candidate will have opportunity for growth through additional training and responsibility in the operations area.
This position will be responsible for, but not limited to:
  • 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

Qualifications:
The following are required:
  • 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
  • Successful candidate will need to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

The site prefers the following skill sets:
  • 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.)

This Virginia position pays $26.64/hour and annual bonus eligibility. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and market factors.

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We produce products that make our lives a little easier, by helping customers to bring their inspired ideas and innovations to life. From the global production network of our Acetyl Chain, we provide materials that are critical to the global chemicals and paints and coatings industries. From our broad portfolio of Materials Solutions, we advance automotive and consumer electronic designs and enable life-improving medical, food and beverage products – we offer solutions to our customers to help them succeed.

Industry

Chemical manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1912

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