Job Information
Eastman Chemical Operator in Springfield, Massachusetts
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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2020 revenues of approximately $8.5 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
Performs all duties in accordance with safety expectations
Fills in logs and operating reports
Determines equipment and process problems utilizing drawings and procedures
Monitors plant inventories
Responds to plant alarms and emergencies
Responsible for making contacts with maintenance, other supporting departments and supervision regarding operating problems or irregularities
Makes equipment safe for operation, cleanout or repair
Dismantles, inspects, and cleans process lines and equipment
Operator performs confined space permits and authorizes Hot Work permits per procedure
Moves material and supplies using material handling equipment such as hand trucks, fork lifts and transtackers
Transfers material to and from railcars, tank trucks, hopper trucks and warehouse
Assembles containers, packs material and prepares material for movement
Collects and test process samples for testing by others
Enters lab results on computer
May be required to call for overtime support
Changes process functions using simple tools such as hoists
Performs general housekeeping throughout the facilities to sustain operations
Performs necessary SAP functions such as work orders, notifications, and Bill of Ladings to sustain operations
Qualifications
A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
Strong troubleshooting skills, problem solving skills, and mechanical aptitude
High degree of initiative and ability to plan, prioritize, and work with minimal supervision
Effective listening skills , responsive to questions, comments ,suggestions feedback
Ability to work effectively in a team based organization
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, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.