Production Operator
LyondellBasell
- Allentown, PA
- $19.91 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Comply with all safety requirements resulting in zero safety violations. This includes participating in all safety related activities such as safety talks, behavioral based safety observations, audits, etc.
- Operate, monitor and troubleshoot equipment used during daily manufacturing
- Perform changeovers and disassemble, assemble, and clean machinery
- Understand and execute daily production run schedules, resolve quality issues, and report any unresolved issues immediately
- Stage packaging area, manually lift and load 55lbs or more of material into equipment, bag/box finished product and prepare for shipment and distribution
- Operate forklift to transport raw materials and finished product to designated areas
- Operate hand tools to effectively degate or deflash materials
- Empty trash and waste into compactor or dumpster
- Raw material management including organizing, handling, weighing and measuring
- Follows standard operating and LOTO procedures for all assigned tasks
- Performs all standard QC tests and accurately record production data
- Performs equipment maintenance tasks (PM'S, troubleshoot, repair, etc.), where applicable.
- Maintain a clean work environment and all tools and equipment are in the proper location and storage units
- Minimum 6 months previous experience in production or manufacturing position; mechanically inclined preferred
- Availability to work overtime or weekends on short notice as needed
- Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. at time of application
- Must submit to pre-employment screening including: employment history verification, background check, physical and drug screen.
- Must be able to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, and speak the English language to effectively communicate with supervisors and other team members
- Basic mathematics and computer skills; SAP experience preferred
- Properly follow written and verbal operating and LOTO procedures
- Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
- Ability to multitask and work both independently as well as contribute to teamwork
- Maintain excellent attendance habits
- Stand on feet up to 12 hours
- Ability to perform: walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, twisting, and lifting a minimum 55 lbs.
- Willing and able to comply with respiratory fit testing
- Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include: heat, cold, dust, strong odors, and loud noises with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights of 300ft or more and work in confined spaces
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including long pants, long sleeves, steel-toed boots, gloves, hard hat, safety goggles, earplugs, and a respirator are required to be worn
- Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
- Retirement (Pension) Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Vacation and Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Starting pay at $19.91 / hour
- Plus a Shift differential
- Progressive pay increases and on the job training
- Annual wage increases
- Safety focused organization
- Grow personally and professionally
- Work with others to develop innovative solutions