Production Operator - Huntsman International LLC

Job Description:

Production Operator

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2021 revenues of approximately $8 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. 

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on. 

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us. 

Huntsman is seeking a Production Operator supporting the PU Elastomers TPU Division located in Ringwood, IL. This position will report to the Manager of Production Excellence.

As a Production Operator, you will:

• Operate a variety of automated and manual manufacturing equipment including mixing/blending, granulation, bagging, and extrusion equipment
• Verify raw materials being used are correct per batch documentation, and finished goods are adequately packaged and labeled per documentation
• Store/transfer materials and supplies by hand, or with the assistance of a powered industrial lift (seated or standing forklift)
• Perform various quality control tests and draw relevant conclusions to make needed adjustment to process operations
• Always wear the required personal protective equipment as appropriate
• Ensure equipment and work areas are kept clean and orderly
• Follow instructions and perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, process engineers, maintenance, quality, and supply chain staff to ensure safety, quality, and production standards are achieved
• Follow instructions on production paperwork, and accurately document
• Participate and complete company-required training program
• Observe all Environmental, Health and Safety standards set forth by the Company

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of prior experience working in a manufacturing environment (chemical industry experience highly preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and reasoning skills to troubleshoot process operations.
• Good data entry and basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and be able to recognize common errors, malfunctions, and/or deviations in documentation, quality, equipment, and/or performance standards.
• Willing and able to work 12-hour day/night shift schedule, and additional over-time as necessary.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 55 Ibs., climb stairs and ladders, balance, and stand for long periods of time.
• Previous experience operating extruders is a real plus.
• Willing and able to operate both seated and standing forklifts (will train).
• $23/hr and sign on bonus.

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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