Operations Helper - Entry Level - 2024

About the position

The Operations Helper position at Eastman Chemical Company is an entry-level role designed for individuals looking to start their career in the chemical manufacturing industry. The role involves working under the supervision of a team manager or coach to perform various operational tasks, with the opportunity to progress into the Operator Apprentice Program to become a Chemical Operator. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to operational protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment by packaging and loading finished product into warehouse or onto tank cars or trucks.
• Unload and unpack raw materials arriving at the plant.
• Operate forklifts.
• Clean and inspect tanks.
• Open and close valves.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including performing daily housekeeping in assigned work area and all other work areas as instructed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• An associate's or technical degree, chemical process certificate, military experience, and/or manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including overtime, sometimes on short notice.
• Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required, such as steel toe shoes, hard hat, high visibility clothing, respirator, and protective eyewear.
• Willing and able to perform various physical requirements, including climbing stairs or ladders, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, repetitive movement, and performing overhead work.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills by completing the ACT Workkeys assessment testing and attain required scores within 12 months of hire date.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with chemical processes.