Production Operator

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job:

As a Production Operator, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality chemicals and products to meet customer demands. If you're safety-focused, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, this role is for you!

In your future role as Production Operator you will:

• Prioritize safety by following all plant and company rules, procedures, and wearing required PPE.

• Work effectively in a team environment or independently as needed.

• Operate process equipment and instrumentation to produce products on time using standard operating procedures.

• Perform quality control analysis and tests to ensure specifications are met.

• Support and participate in health, safety, security, and environmental (HSES) initiatives, including:

  • Helping implement HSES and Responsible Care policies.

  • Being aware of potential environmental, health, and safety impacts in your area.

  • Participating in Pollution Prevention, Environmental Compliance, and Emergency Response Plans.

  • Engaging in ongoing HSES training and site safety processes.

• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as required.

We believe you bring:

• A minimum of a High School diploma.

• At least 2 years of experience as an operator in a chemical manufacturing plant.

• Availability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and perform physical tasks like:

  • Lifting 55 lb. bags.

  • Climbing stairs, tanks, railcars, tank trucks, and ladders.

  • Filling and moving 55-gallon drums.

  • Turning valves and handling other manual tasks.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel).

• Experience with SAP, operating DCS or other control systems.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.

• A Process Technology Associate Degree is a big plus!

• Bonus points for mechanical aptitude or basic knowledge of chemistry.

Good to know:

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Supervisor at our site in Houston, TX.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

About Nouryon:

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the desire to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions.

From day one, we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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