Field Trainee - Chesterfield

About AdvanSix

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S.-based manufacturing facilities. We strive to deliver best‑in‑class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the conversion of caprolactam through hydrolysis and poly condensation, extrusion, leaching, drying, finishing, blending and packaging.
• Maintain control of multiple utility systems to support the operation areas.
• Monitor control information for an area and make adjustments as necessary to operate equipment and facilities, ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain safety standards at all times and initiate/follow emergency procedures when necessary.
• Prevent spills and adhere to our commitment to protect the environment.
• Perform minor maintenance work.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience or an Associate’s Degree or higher in a technical or science‑related field.
• Willingness and ability to work an 8‑hour rotating shift schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime.
• Proficiency with a computer, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and drug test.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of chemical plant experience.
• Experience working in control‑room operations using Distributed Control Systems.
• Ability to understand a multi‑step chemical process.
• Previous experience testing samples in a lab.
• Previous experience operating a forklift.
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt quickly to new processes.
• Ability to create and maintain a safe work space based on company standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action within an industrial setting.
• Ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lb and exert up to 75 lb pull.
• Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods (hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.).
• Ability to work with hazardous materials.
• Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, around hot surfaces and high temperatures.
• Ability to work at elevated heights greater than 50 ft and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE.
• Required to work on uneven or slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.).

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $26.14, with periodic pay‑rate adjustments based on market competitiveness.

Schedule

8‑hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and Total Rewards program.
• Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Disability and life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development.
• Eligibility to purchase company stock.
• Potential discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.