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, contribute to enhancing operational efficiency, and collaborate with a dynamic team committed to open communication, trust, and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading raw materials and finished goods in accordance with customer and chemical specifications.
• Training and skill development 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 ensure optimal production and minimize downtime.
• Using a computer to document data such as shipping and receiving information and manufacturing processes.
• Working in various weather conditions, inside and outside the plant, 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

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willingness to undergo a drug test.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Bakelite offers competitive compensation, robust benefits, and support throughout your career journey. Benefits may include:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Location

Beaver Creek, Michigan. Grayling is noted as the "Canoe Capital of the World" and is just a day trip away from picturesque Traverse City or the Great Lakes that surround the state. Located in northern central Michigan, Grayling is just a few hours from the state’s largest cities, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. Grayling is surrounded by scenic rivers, forests, and state parks, offering numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, including fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, snow sports, and more.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

As an Operator Trainee, your typical day involves loading and unloading raw materials and finished goods, training and skill development, monitoring equipment, performing minor troubleshooting, using computers to document data, working in various weather conditions, and adhering to safety guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. In order to be considered for this position, candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.