Production Operator

The Mylar Specialty Films site in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking qualified Material Handlers. In this entry‑level role in 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.

In this role, the successful candidate will have opportunity for growth through additional training and responsibility in the operations area.

• Obtain all materials necessary for the area to operate smoothly (packing supplies, store items, etc.).
• Provide overall assistance in slitting, stenter, and recovery areas; feed 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 contributes 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.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing and able to wear required PPE (steel toes, hardhat, Nomex, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA).
• 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 50 lbs.
• 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.

• 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 (e.g., fork trucks, pallet trucks, tow devices, etc.).

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams.

Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit