Entry Level Production

About the role

At Kraton we make a +Difference as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high‑performance solutions. We are hiring key members of our Operations team at our Savannah, Georgia location and offer benefits that meaningfully support you at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of Kraton products.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Adjust equipment control settings and record data.
• Perform process sampling and field analysis as required.
• Monitor processes and perform routine area surveillances.
• Lubricate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and inspect completed maintenance work with craft workers.
• Move raw and processed materials.
• Perform routine safety equipment checks and other audits.
• Operate and maintain packaging equipment.
• Work in outdoor chemical process operations using a Distributed Control System (DCS) and other automated systems.
• Perform diverse manual tasks as assigned, including production processes, housekeeping, drumming, loading/unloading of trucks.
• Work rotational shifts including 8‑ and 12‑hour shifts, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift floor to waist 50 lbs.; sit, stand, walk, kneel, climb stairs and ladders; manipulate equipment with both hands; operate heavy equipment requiring normal vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and hearing.

Required Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work on shift teams.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, with demonstrated mechanical ability preferred.
• Troubleshooting ability, utilizing critical thinking, sound decision making, and disciplined problem solving.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Chemical Operator certificate or degree preferred.
• 1‑3 years experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc – multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options.
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions.
• Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage.
• 401(k) – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level.
• Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees.
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance.

Pay

Starting rate: $25.50 USD per hour.

Schedule

Work shifts are rotational and include both 8‑hour and 12‑hour shifts, with day, night, weekend, and holiday work.