Production Operator, Process Expert

Celanese is a Fortune 500 global chemical innovation company that engineers and manufactures chemicals used in products essential to everyday living. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, we employ over 7,700 dedicated people working between 43 facilities across 18 countries. We are committed to employee growth and creating shareholder value to ensure continued opportunities make a difference. Our company focuses on the safety of its employees, provides competitive compensation (including benefits starting day 1), and emphasizes giving back to the community. For more information about Celanese and our products please visit

The Production Operator (Process Expert) is responsible for the production of quality thermoplastic material which includes set-up, monitoring and troubleshooting equipment and packaging finished product.

Responsibilities

Sets up extruder to run a product within standard operating conditions with minimal downtime and loss of product.

Monitors and troubleshoots equipment during the extrusion process.

Collects product samples for testing.

If safety or quality issues develop, stops process and actively participates in problem-solving with shift supervisor, maintenance, safety and other operators.

Safely drives forklift.

Actively participates in cleaning work area.

Completes product turn-arounds, which includes cleaning the extruder barrel and screws, the feeder, the pelletizer, the classifier, the reclaimer system, the automatic bagger, and feed and product totes to prevent product contamination.

Maintains proper records, which includes run logs/sheet, feed blends on line, amount of product in totes, packaging reports, work orders, and log books.

Provides report to on-coming operator for successful shift hand-over.

Reviews and understands the policies and procedures contained in standard operating procedures, hazardous communication and waste disposal procedures.

Assumes personal responsibility for complying with all safety/health related policies and procedures, participates in company sponsored safety programs and activities, and reports to management those conditions or actions by employees or others that might create a hazard to themselves or others in the plant.

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets, work experience, and qualifications. The expected salary range for this Minnesota position is $25.23/hour.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Valid drivers license required

No experience required

Manufacturing experience preferred

Forklift experience preferred

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Availability to work 12-hour night shift schedule

3-4 shifts per week; overtime available

Includes holidays and every other weekend

Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to use various hand tools

Basic math knowledge including ability to calculate percentages, ratios, unit conversions and averages

Good verbal and written communication

Ability to work individually and within small group

Regular Full-Time