Operator – Dye Slitter
Eastman Chemical
Operator – Dye Slitter
Eastman Chemical
Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Come grow with us
Are you passionate about doing your best work, making a difference, and influencing your own development in an environment where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point? Well… come and grow with us and apply to one of our open positions!
How you'll help us innovate to build a better world
We are looking for new colleagues for performing production work in our Coating & Laminating area. All positions will report and work under the general supervision of a Team Manager.
Primary responsibilities include:
We would love to hear from people with:
Further requirements specific to this role:
This is what we offer
We care about our team members and their families and recognize the importance of personal well-being. That is why we carefully craft benefits to improve your life by offering you a wide range of highly valued benefits, programs, and services from day one of your employment. These include:
The base salary range for this position is $19.99/hour.
At Eastman, we are committed to transparency and integrity in our compensation practices. Eastman includes salary ranges in some job postings to provide clear compensation information and to be compliant with state laws that require disclosure. Not all postings display ranges due to factors like location, market conditions, or position specifics. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their salary questions during the interview process.
Benefits
Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.
Compensation & Incentives
• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.
Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
Retirement & Financial Strategies
• 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
Time Away
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
Growth & Development
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.
At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer
Eastman Chemical Company, which brands itself as Eastman, is a global specialty materials company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals, polymers, and cellulosic fibers. Its products include copolyesters such as Eastman Tritan and Cristal, Naia cellulosic fibers, Tetrashield protective resin systems, and recycled-content materials like Eastman PET Renew, developed with customers across roughly 13 industries including packaging, consumer goods, transportation, and textiles. A central part of its operations is molecular recycling, which converts hard-to-recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials at plants in Kingsport, Tennessee, Longview, Texas, and France. What sets Eastman apart is this circular-economy focus—its molecular recycling capacity and "It's the feedstock" model—paired with a broad specialty portfolio. The goal is to address challenges like climate change and plastic waste while supplying sustainable materials to industry.
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