Production Operator

Lyondell Basell overview
The Production Operator role is a hands-on position within a manufacturing environment that requires sustained physical activity throughout the shift. Core responsibilities include performing manual material handling tasks such as lifting, shoveling, weighing, transferring, and packaging materials while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Production Operators support and monitor manufacturing processes, follow standard work practices, and maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

• Comply with all safety requirements with the expectation of zero safety violations and actively participate in safety programs.
• Perform sustained manual labor throughout the shift, including shoveling, lifting, carrying, staging, and transferring materials.
• Repeatedly lift, move, and load materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Weigh, measure, portion, and stage raw materials and finished product with high accuracy.
• Perform hand, wrist, and arm movements required during packaging, and cleaning tasks.
• Operate, monitor, and support plant process equipment used during manufacturing.
• Perform equipment disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, and changeovers.
• Conduct quality control testing and accurately record production data.
• Perform minor maintenance and basic troubleshooting as required.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and proper tool storage.
• Support maintenance, production, and technical teams as required.
• Operate electrical hand pallet truck to transport raw materials and finished product to designated areas.

• Stand and perform continuous physical tasks for 10–12 hour shifts.
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Repeated lifting of 50 pounds or more throughout the shift.
• Work while wearing respirators and extensive PPE for the duration of the shift.
• Work in hot, cold, dusty, noisy, and industrial environments.
• Ability to climb stairs and work at heights.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, lean manufacturing environment where all team members are expected to actively contribute to improving production output, efficiency, and safety.
• Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to influence positive outcomes by supporting team goals, standard work, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Takes ownership of work, operates independently when required, and contributes meaningfully as part of a team.

• Minimum 6 months experience in a physically demanding production or industrial role.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and schedule changes on short notice.
• Ability to follow written and verbal operating and safety procedures.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Must submit to pre-employment screening including: employment history verification, background check, physical and urine drug screening.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, and speak the English language to effectively communicate with supervisors and other team members.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and safety focus.

• Experience in industrial cleaning, environmental services, chemical or refinery operations, wastewater treatment, sanitation, or other heavy industrial labor environments is strongly preferred.

• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vacation and Holidays
• Educational Assistance

• Starting pay at $23.36 / hour
• Progressive pay increases and on the job training

• Safety focused organization
• Grow personally and professionally
• Work with others to develop innovative solutions

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills

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Lyondell Basell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.

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