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This 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.
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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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Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, telecommunications and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.
The company is geared completely to the circular economy. In addition, Covestro aims to achieve climate neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, and the Group’s Scope 3 emissions are also set to be climate neutral by 2050. Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.2 billion in fiscal year 2024. At the end of 2024, the company had 46 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
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