• Production Operator 3rd Shift Job

    Arkema (Petersburg, VA)


    Production Operator 3rd Shift Job

    Location:

    Petersburg, VA, United States

     

    Employment Type: Regular

     

    Category: Production / Operations

     

    Posting Date: Jun 3, 2025

     

    Bostik Petersburg is hiring Production Operators for 3rd shift.

     

    We are offering a $1500 Sign-on Bonus!

     

    Health Benefits starting on DAY 1 of your Employment!

     

    Night Shift hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM to 7:00AM (Must be willing to work an off shift and overtime as necessary)]

     

    Mandatory 2-week training Mon- Fri from 8 am - 4 pm

    As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for the following:

    + Produce, inspect, and package products per batch formulations utilizing various mixing, blending, and packaging equipment.

    + Follow all EHS and Quality procedures to safely produce a quality product.

    + Record manually and via computer, all material usage, accurately fill out process batch sheets.

    ACTIVITIES

    + Follow process batch sheets to produce quality products per prescribed standards.

    + Adheres to all plant policies, practices, and procedures to meet safety, quality, service, and cost objectives.

    + Practice continuous quality improvement in all processes.

    + Participates in Bostik's Safety programs to achieve the objective of safe behavior and goal of Zero Incidents.

    + Monitor and adjust equipment as necessary and permittable to ensure safe and efficient operation.

    + Work cooperatively with all employees and leadership to meet plant/shift objectives

    + Maintain and improve the level of housekeeping in the work area and facility.

    + Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly.

    + Operate various pieces of equipment including but not limited to lamination equipment, packaging equipment, forklifts, palletizers, basic hand tools.

    + Use computer controls to operate the equipment.

    + Participates in continuous improvement projects, and Kaizen events.

    + Rotates to other work functions as required by process flow.

    CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

    + Work in a fast-paced production environment where safety, accuracy, and speed are essential. Simultaneous competing priorities require effective and efficient multi-tasking to succeed.

    + Ability to stand, lift to 50 lbs., and walk throughout the workday.

    + Ability to work in a climate-controlled environment.

    + Work with minimal supervision.

    + Use of production equipment, material handling equipment, and hand tools.

    + Use of computers for data management and training.

    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    + Operate equipment and report issues to leadership as needed.

    + Completion of daily goals.

    + Use problem-solving techniques to eliminate waste and errors and drive an overall improvement in daily objectives.

    + Understanding of production and process equipment.

    + Adherence to Bostik, OSHA, and local regulations/policies.

    QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    + High school diploma or GED,

    + Ability to read English and perform basic math skills.

    + Manufacturing experience.

    + Forklift experience a plus.

    + Ability to operate automated and semi-automated equipment.

    + Must be willing to work an off shift and overtime as necessary

     

    Who we are?Arkema is a world leader inInnovative Materials for a Sustainable Worldwith the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

     

    We thrive asOne Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

     

    If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you throughwww.arkema.com (https://www.arkema.com/global/en/) to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

     

    Changing the world requires the right formula.The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.What are you made of?

     

    The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.

     

    Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

     

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