Celanese

Global producer of chemicals and materials

Production Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHopewell, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must be willing and able to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed footwear, a hardhat, Nomex, protective eyewear, face shields, arc-protective clothing, and a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Must be willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule.
Must be willing and able to work overtime, including holidays and weekends, and to respond to short-notice call-ins as required.
Must be willing and able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and ability to learn new computer software systems are required.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate equipment and facilities to ensure quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
Perform minor maintenance functions within the operating area and within the employee's level of expertise.
Maintain safety standards at all times and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.
Obtain materials necessary for the area to operate smoothly, including packing supplies and stores items.
Provide assistance in slitting, stenter, and recovery areas, including feeding cutters with cut-offs, handling splits, wrapping rolls in slitting, packing DHO rolls, doffing slit rolls, and operating hoists.
Safely transport reclaim and finished goods.
Perform roll changes and provide general assistance during pack and die changes.
Ensure the correct film types, gauges, and treated side are recorded when making roll tickets and labels.
Visually inspect mill, DHO, and slit rolls for surface defects.
Contribute to team operations through dependable attendance and punctuality, support business metrics, and remain flexible to work where needed.
Develop and maintain the skills needed to advance to assistant stenter operator and/or slitting operator.

Desired Qualifications

An associate's degree in a science-related field or Process Technology is preferred.
A vocational certificate or technical trade certificate is preferred.
At least six months of experience working in a manufacturing facility is preferred.
Experience in a maintenance-related field is preferred.
Experience with polyester film production processes is preferred.
Experience with SAP or equivalent manufacturing operations software is preferred.
MT1 certification is preferred.
Experience operating powered industrial vehicles, such as fork trucks, pallet trucks, and tow devices, is preferred.

Overview

The Mylar Specialty Films site in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking qualified Material Handlers. In this entry-level role into our production area, the successful candidate will:

Monitor and operate equipment and facilities ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures
Perform minor maintenance functions within their operating area and within their level of expertise.
Maintain safety standards at all times
Initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Obtain all materials necessary for the area to operate smoothly (packing supplies, stores items, etc.)
Provide overall assistance in slitting, stenter, and recovery areas; feeding cutters with cut-offs, splits, wrap rolls in slitting, pack DHO rolls, doff slit rolls, operate hoists, etc.
Transport reclaim and finished goods safely
Perform roll changes as well as general help during pack and die changes
Ensure proper film types, gauges and treated side when making roll tickets/labels
Visually inspect rolls (mill roll, DHO, and slit) for surface defects
Contribute to the team effort - attendance, punctuality, dependable, works well with others, and contribute to meeting business metrics - flexible to float to where needed
Develop and maintain skill set to upgrade to assistant stenter operator and/or slitting operator

Qualifications

The following are required:

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Valid driver's license
Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, Nomex, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus)
Willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule
Willing and able to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required
Willing and able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and learning new computer software systems

Successful candidate will need to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

The site prefers the following skill sets:

Associate’s degree in a science related field or Process Technology
Vocational Certificate or Technical Trade Certificate
Minimum of 6 months experience working in a manufacturing facility
Experience in a maintenance related field
Experience in the Polyester Film production processes
Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software
MT1 certification
Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (I.E. fork trucks, pallet trucks, tow devices, etc.

This Virginia position pays $26.64/hour and annual bonus eligibility.

About the Company

Celanese

Global producer of chemicals and materials

Celanese produces and sells a wide range of chemical products and engineered materials for global customers in multiple industries. Its acetyl chain family, including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), and acetic anhydride, serves as building blocks for coatings, adhesives, and textiles, while its engineered materials include high-performance polymers and composites for automotive, electronics, and medical applications. The company differentiates itself through a broad product portfolio, a strong emphasis on material science, global supply capabilities, and customer-specific formulations backed by ongoing research and development. Its goal is to deliver material solutions that meet customer needs across industries, supported by robust R&D and reliable supply to drive growth for both Celanese and its partners.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1918

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