Packaging Operator

About the role

ISP Chemicals LLC is seeking a Packaging Operator to join their Ashland LLC, Specialty Ingredients business at their Calvert City, Kentucky location. This role is visible and significant within the company and the manufacturing function.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and environmentally compliant packaging of liquid and powder products.
• Comply with all plant safety rules and report incidents to immediate supervision.
• Work with Production First Line Leaders and other plant support personnel to package products.
• Perform product packaging and drumming activities ensuring customer specifications are met or exceeded.
• Handle waste materials and prepare containers for staging and labeling.
• Clean up powder rooms, drumming lines, and warehouse areas.
• Prepare drumming equipment for maintenance.
• Attend SHE meetings and participate in safety initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Comply with Ashland and Calvert City plant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Participate in company and regulatory training.
• Perform routine material handling tasks.
• Inspect storage tanks as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Effective team member, communicator, and basic computer competency.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to wear and properly utilize personal protective equipment.
• Physical requirements: walking, bending, reaching, climbing, moving pallets, lifting up to 550 lbs., maneuvering and rolling containers, and climbing storage tanks.

Preferred Skills

• Chemical Operator certificate or degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 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. 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. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact 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. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans, and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit. Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 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.