Entry Level Operator

• Area-specific task requirements as outlined on the job/task qualification documents. 

• Work/train anywhere in the area operation as assigned, including assisting with production. 

• Properly fill, label, and position all hazardous and non-hazardous waste in identified storage/pickup areas. 

• Perform housekeeping to ensure area safety and maintain audit-ready condition. 

• Complete equipment clean-outs/turnarounds as required to ensure proper operation. 

• Follow all standard operation and business procedures, safety, environmental, and quality guidelines, plant standards, and codes of conduct. 

• Communicate with area Leadership regarding any production, product quality, or safety issues as they arise. 

• Participate in area and business improvement activities, quality, mechanical integrity, and environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance activities. 

• Knowledgeable of OSHA standards and safe work practices. 

• Attend leadership and skills training courses as offered. 

• Demonstrated ability to drive a forklift truck. 

• Properly operate all equipment according to batch sheets, Part V procedures, SOP’s, Engineering Note and/or Manufacturing Instructions 

• Properly process all batch sheets to allow for on-time production, quality checks and accurate inventory. 

• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, snow removal, LOTO activities, and reviewing night notes. 

• Must have at least a two-year degree from an accredited college/university in a related field or a high school diploma/GED with at least two years of chemical industry experience and/or experience in other manufacturing, warehousing or industrial environments

• Ability to work continuous shift that requires nights, weekends, and holidays

• Must possess a valid driver's license

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug test, physical, and background investigation

• Employees must meet respiratory protection program requirements applicable to area to be eligible for consideration. 

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation.

• Must have the assets needed to become OSHA certified on the job as required by OSHA 1910.119 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb, twist, turn, grasp, and move about the facility. Walking, walking on irregular surfaces, and balancing is required. Hearing, sight to include depth perception and color vision, and the ability to speak clearly will be required. Occasional lifting, moving up to 50 lbs., and the ability to comply with Personal Protective Equipment requirements (ability to pass a fit-test and wear a respirator is required for certain positions/locations). 

The environment for this position is a Manufacturing setting, with exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noise. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance