Operator Trainee - Grayling, MI

About the role

The Operator Trainee plays a crucial role in achieving operational excellence at Bakelite. You'll ensure high-quality standards, contributing to the organization's consistent production goals and operational efficiency. You'll join a dynamic team committed to open communication, trust, and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading raw materials and finished goods according to customer and chemical specifications.
• Training and developing skills to advance in production, learning to operate and monitor chemical reaction processes to manufacture polymer resins, industrial chemicals, and raw materials.
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor troubleshooting to optimize production and minimize downtime.
• Using computers to document data such as shipping and receiving information and manufacturing processes.
• Working in various weather conditions, inside and outside, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Adhering to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures by wearing necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Maintaining production goals while prioritizing safety, meeting physical and safety requirements of the job, and working a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• At least two (2) years of continuous employment in the last four (4) years preferred.
• One (1) year or more of experience in an industrial, warehouse, military, farming, construction, mechanical, or production environment.
• One (1) year or more of experience using a computer or tablet to record information and using a computer for data entry of record keeping documentation, shipping and receiving information, or manufacturing processes documentation.
• One (1) year or more of experience in the chemical or refinery industries preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• At least two (2) years of continuous employment in the last four (4) years preferred.
• One (1) year or more of experience in an industrial, warehouse, military, farming, construction, mechanical, or production environment.
• One (1) year or more of experience using a computer or tablet to record information and using a computer for data entry of record keeping documentation, shipping and receiving information, or manufacturing processes documentation.
• One (1) year or more of experience in the chemical or refinery industries preferred.

Skills

• Operate forklifts.
• Use computers for data entry and documentation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment.
• Follow safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Work in various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Robust benefits package.
• Supportive culture and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company Information

Bakelite is a global leader in sustainable and innovative chemistry solutions. We are committed to creating a better tomorrow through our products and services. Join us and help shape the future of our company and the world.

Contact Information

To apply for this exciting opportunity, visit Bakelite.com/careers. Learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, and our robust benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.