Cutter Operator

About the role

The position is a visible and significant role within Ashland Specialty Ingredients G.P. at their Hopewell, VA location. It reports to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Moves cellulose with lift truck from warehouse to cutting area and mounts in position.
• Starts cutters and threads cellulose.
• Regulates cutter speeds by computer and observation of ammeter readings.
• Cuts prescribed amounts of cellulose as determined by cutting schedule.
• Inspects screens after each charge.
• Inspects dust collector once each shift or between grade changes.
• Keeps record of ammeter readings, silo weights, cutter temperatures, delays and other pertinent data.
• Salvages Kraft paper from rolls and bales.
• Loads scrap truck periodically.
• Maintains good housekeeping in his work area.
• Maintains unloading screw speed to reactors.
• Enters cellulose bins on various types of cellulose products.
• Performs physical count of month-end cellulose inventory.
• Unloads cellulose from railcar and truck.
• Enters cellulose bins on various types of cellulose products.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years working in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Positive, constructive, and ingenious personality.
• Always solving problems.

Skills

• Operates computer.

Benefits

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

Pay

Industry competitive salary and benefits.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Pay-for-performance incentive plans.

Company Information

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. Our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.