Manufacturing Operator

Position

Manufacturing Operator at The Lubrizol Corporation

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company that delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities around the world and employs about 8,000 people.

• Salary: $24 per hour
• Job Type: Full time
• Location:
  
  On-site
• Shift: 12‑hour day or night shifts (12 days or 12 nights)

• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Read and follow written procedures.
• Wear and maintain PPE as required.
• Follow site 5S program.
• Calculate gross, tare, and net weights.
• Cover overtime and/or openings in a regular schedule to keep plant operating efficiently.
• Load and unload melting ovens as scheduled to prepare raw materials for the process.
• Responsible for accurate weighing and mixing of raw materials to manufacture batches of polyurethane.
• Monitor the process reaction and pour the reacting polymer while utilizing a lifting device.
• Unload cured polymer from ovens and palletize for intermediate storage.
• Complete in‑process inspection of polymer batches and report non‑conformances.
• Clean liners, trays, ovens, racks, and floors as scheduled or directed.
• Maintain necessary records while meeting plant and GDP expectations with high accuracy.
• Conform to plant Quality Management System to maintain material traceability.
• Operate forklift, electric pallet jack, scales, strapping machine, stretch wrapper, drum mover, drum tipper, skids, etc.
• Obtain and maintain a valid forklift license.
• Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Follow established company rules, safety precautions, and quality standards.
• Issue maintenance work orders using SAP system.
• Identify, label, and quarantine non‑conforming materials.
• Obtain HAZWOPER certification.
• Manage waste generated from the process and its disposal.
• Work closely with engineering to suggest process improvements.
• Report daily progress of production to supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.
• Follow training progression as defined in the plant Training and Role Matrix.

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Math skills to calculate gross, tare, and net weights.
• Computer proficiency – complete computer‑based training, and use MS Excel, MS Word, and SAP.
• Experience in plastics/manufacturing industry preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs frequently.

• Either 12‑hour day shift or 12‑hour night shift schedules.
• Regular work performed in non‑climate‑controlled buildings.
• Regular work performed outdoors, exposed to elements.
• Frequent lifting of 55 lbs.

We value diversity and offer flexibility, ensuring employees feel engaged and fulfilled. Lubrizol is committed to providing an environment where every employee can be their best, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.

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