Production Operator - Entry Level (Elmendorf, TX, US, 78112-9712)

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Job type: Full-time, some Over-time available.

Type of role: Onsite

Shift: a monthly rotating schedule consisting of one month of days on a M-F 8 hr schedule followed by one month of nights on a 4 day-10 hr schedule and occasional weekends.

Entry Level position to start with a large and stable company with the opportunity to grow your career!

Job Summary:

The individual filling this role will report to the Production Supervisor. Individuals are also expected to become proficient in the proper handling and transfer of chemicals, effectively operate control systems, perform process troubleshooting, and to produce a quality product.

Responsibilities:

• Produce product by making simple blends and reactions according to the production schedule and product recipe; all made to product specification.

• Learn to handle production related equipment such as reactor vessels, storage tanks, drums, totes, pumps and hoses.

• Safely operate a forklift in a congested area with high foot traffic.

• Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.

• Keep operating area clean.

• Serve on teams such as Emergency Response or HSES Team as required.

• Participate in the plant safety discussions.

• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related problems.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent. Technical training is a plus.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to operate a forklift. (we will provide training)

• Previous production or industrial related experience is a plus but is not required.

• A readiness and willingness to learn our process.

• Detail-oriented and organized.

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office. Willingness to learn new systems.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to work in teams cohesively.

• Ability to occasionally wear SCBA/Respirator.

Working Conditions:

• Requires use of appropriate PPE, Personal Protective Equipment, to fulfill safety requirements.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It's an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success - not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.