Production Operator

Overview Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. Responsibilities Reading and complying with the Company's Environmental and Quality Policies. This position is also responsible for reporting to management deviations from the policy when they are observed. Assume personal responsibility for safety performance and demonstrates a genuine concern for the safety of co-workers. Maintaining acceptable housekeeping standards. Comply with all safety/health related policies and procedures, participate in company sponsored safety programs and activities, and report to management those conditions or actions by employees or others that might create a hazard to themselves or others in the plant. Setting up extruders to run a product that is in accordance with standard operating conditions with minimal downtime and loss of product. This includes the setting of feed totes and product totes. Must be able to learn to use tote tumbling and screw/element oven equipment. Maintaining proper records, which includes run logs/sheet, feed blends on line, amount of product in totes, packaging reports, work orders, log books and keeping the on-coming operator informed as to important issues. Completing a product turn-around, which includes cleaning the extruder barrel and screws, the feeder, the chopper, the classifier, the reclaimer system, bagging system, product totes to prevent product contamination. Requires familiarity in the operation and uses of various hand tools. Review and understanding of the policies and procedures contained in standard operating procedures, hazardous communication and waste disposal procedures. Troubleshooting processing problems with the product. This includes, but is not limited to surging, black specks, improper pellet size, pellets with tails and contaminated product. Troubleshooting equipment failure and repairing. Qualifications School Diploma, GED or 5 years of manufacturing experience in lieu of diploma or GED No experience required. Two (2) or more years work experience in manufacturing environment preferred. Valid driver's license is required. Requires ability to meet the quality expectations for manufacturing. This includes: Understanding and applying appropriate control techniques, e.g., control charts; as required, accurately sampling the material made so that the laboratory can accurately analyze the physical properties of the product and working with the supervisor to make the necessary corrections to the product to meet specifications. Environmental, and physical requirements of this position include working (nights) 12-hour shifts, overtime working in confined spaces around 300 - 700-degree Fahrenheit extrusion equipment working at elevated heights, regular climbing of stairs and ladders regular crouching