Production Operator
$32.93/hr
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 ...
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Production Operator
$32.93/hr
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 ...
Covestro Jobs Information
Do workers at Covestro get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
83% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
83% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Does Covestro pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
36% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
36% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
At Covestro, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
86% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
86% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from Covestro affordable enough for their workers?
Only some people say the health insurance costs are okay.
40% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.
40% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Covestro?
Most people get paid time off work.
88% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
88% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
- 80% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Do workers at Covestro worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do Covestro workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
How easy is it for Covestro workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
71% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
71% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Covestro?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
47% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
47% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do Covestro managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
40% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
40% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Do jobs at Covestro spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Covestro?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Is working at Covestro good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
78% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
78% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Covestro feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
60% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
60% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people at Covestro get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
44% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
44% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Covestro?
Most people feel stressed here.
73% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
73% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people at Covestro enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people at Covestro recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Covestro?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Covestro?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people think Covestro’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Covestro is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
What are the most popular cities for Covestro jobs?
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$32.93/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 16 days ago
Covestro rating
6.1
Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
92nd of 100 rated chemical manufacturers
Job description
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
What We OfferThis role offers a starting pay of $32.93 per hour (paid bi-weekly), with the opportunity for an increase upon satisfactory completion of required job training. This is a full-time role that includes annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period).
The purpose of the Production Operator role is to operate and troubleshoot plant extrusion equipment, machines and lines; for example, feeders, extruders, computers, scales, forklifts, packers and chain hoists. You must follow standard operating procedures and ensure that health, safety and compliance is your highest priority. This role allows you to learn more about our plant operations and can open the door to career opportunities with increased responsibilities.
To learn more about our Production Operator roles, visit our site here
Major Responsibilities:
Operate, maintain and troubleshoot extrusion equipment and handle extrusion line cleanups and changeovers
Prepare production run formulation premixes
Calibrate feeders and calculate factor numbers, based on run sheets, equipment and materials
Package and transfer finished products
Maintain departmental documentation
Make calculations using English and Metric systems.
Transfer raw materials
Sample and analyze product by visual appearance and testing as needed
Operate capacity shuttle yard truck.
Operate computer systems to perform various functions and processes required for your job
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Meet minimum WorkKeys test scores
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of manufacturing experience
Knowledge & Skills:
Fork truck training
Attain/maintain shuttle yard truck certification.
Attain/maintain operator qualification
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to make adjustments to equipment set up in order to produce highest quality material as possible
Clearly and accurately communicate between shifts, various departments and with supervisors
Ability to work in teams to make improvements on products and processes
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