Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Operations Technician

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBlair, NE, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A High School Diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
The candidate must be eager to learn and work within a team.
The candidate must use clear and effective verbal communication skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions, and formulate plans or policies.
The candidate must plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
The candidate must manage and apply safe systems of work with guidance.
The candidate must review and create relevant, lucid, and effective reports.
The candidate must work under supervision to motivate employees to learn, grow, and develop so they can obtain the knowledge and experience needed to help the organization reach its goals.
The candidate must identify, assess, prioritize, and manage risks in a production process.
The candidate must achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and operations.

Responsibilities

Operate various machines, adjusting one or more variables to achieve efficiency.
Carry out operational tasks by following established processes, including adjusting basic settings or parameters to meet performance standards.
Carry out simple installation tasks by following detailed instructions and working under close supervision.
Help maintain and repair equipment and appliances by preparing for and assisting with maintenance activities under strict, detailed instructions.
Support the quality function by working within strict quality standards.
Follow mandatory work instructions, including using personal protective equipment where relevant, to safeguard the environment and the well-being of oneself and others.

Desired Qualifications

Prior manufacturing or agricultural experience is preferred but not required.

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:

https ://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. May be expected to handle heavy machinery.

$2,000 sign-on bonus offered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate various machines, adjusting one or more variables to achieve efficiency.
Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. May involve adjusting basic settings or parameters in order to meet performance standards.
Carry out simple installation tasks, following detailed instructions and working under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks.
Help to maintain and repair equipment and appliances by carrying out preparations and providing assistance while following strict, detailed instructions.
Support the quality function by working within strict quality standards.
Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/GED required.
Prior manufacturing/agricultural experience is preferred but not required.
Eager to learn and work within a team.
Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
Plans, organizes, prioritizes and oversees activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
Manages and applies safe systems of work with guidance.
Reviews and creates relevant, lucid, and effective reports.
Works under supervision to motivate all employees to learn, grow and develop so that they can obtain the knowledge and experience they need to help the organization reach its goals.
Identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks in a production process.
Achieves full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Caitlin Brennan [C], Jonty Nimola [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation

About the Company

Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Evonik is a global specialty chemicals company that makes high-value ingredients used in everyday products, such as cars, footwear, and animal feed. Its products are designed to enhance performance by providing tailored chemical solutions across multiple industries and applications. Evonik operates in more than 100 countries, producing specialty chemicals through advanced formulations and manufacturing processes that meet specific customer needs. The company differentiates itself by its focused strategy on high-margin specialty chemicals after restructuring, its large, multinational manufacturing footprint, and ongoing efficiency-improvement efforts that paused major acquisitions through 2027 to prioritize internal transformation. The goal is to strengthen its leadership in specialty chemicals and sustain profitable growth by delivering specialized ingredients and performance materials while improving operational efficiency.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Essen, Germany
Founded: 2007

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