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Polyester Operator - Co Captain

Requisition ID:  6415
Location: 

Perth Amboy, NJ, US, 08861

Business Unit / Group Function:  Urethane Systems
Work Arrangement:  Onsite
Level of Experience:  Entry level

Employee Type: Regular

 

Who we are
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join our Team!
 

Job Highlights

  • Helps to achieve maximum productivity within the department and plant by following procedures/training and taking the initiative to keep equipment running smoothly, troubleshooting disruptions, and work safely. Works with minimal supervision while ensuring work gets completed.
  • Complete batch sheets, conducts inspections, SAP activities, and maintains records.
  • Housekeeping initiatives to maintain a safe and positive work environment.
  • Implements safe work practices including permit procedures, use of personal protective equipment, lock out tag out, follow procedures, take tours of unit to ensure operations are per schedule and safely complete pretask hazard assessments.   Mitigate and report unsafe acts or conditions promptly.
  • Works on improvement projects as well as contributes improvement ideas.
  • Attends or participates in training such as monthly training, weekly toolbox talks, PPE, procedures, etc.
  • Familiar with and able to implements, incident response procedures.
  • Participates on safety or operational discussions such as core safety team, HAZOPs, JSAs.

Requirements

  • Education Requirement: Minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
  • Three to five years of experience is required, preferred in chemical/manufacturing plant.
  • Must have a high attention to detail, experience following procedures and phases of operations.
  • Experience using SAP, distributed control systems (DCS), and Microsoft Excel is highly desireable.
  • Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.

 

What we offer you

 

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. 
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

 

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.  

 
Join the LANXESS team!

 


Nearest Major Market: New Jersey
Job Segment: ERP, SAP, Equipment Operator, Technology, Manufacturing

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