Production Operator 2nd Shift

"We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.​​ From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

We are actively searching for new associates to join our team in Ravenna, Ohio to play an active and important role in starting up the ABS Compounding Facility!  This position is responsible for producing products on time and in compliance with all production, quality, cost and safety regulations and agency requirements. Position reports to the Shift Supervisor.

OPERATOR - PRODUCTION

2nd Shift Monday to Friday

2:45 PM to 11:15 PM work schedule

Qualified candidates with a minimum of three years applicable experience may start at $22 per hour 

$2 per hour shift premium (2nd Shift)

Essential Function Include (but are not limited to):

   EXTRUSION

•    Operate all production equipment safely and efficiently to produce quality materials that meet the customer requirements.

•    Perform startups and shutdowns of equipment as needed.

•    Set up and operates a machine following established procedures, guidelines, and customer requirement.

•    Monitor extruder control panels and make required adjustments in accordance with written machine and processing parameters and verbal instructions from the supervisor and/or process engineer.

•    During changeover, make setup by manually removing, cleaning and installing extruder die heads.

•    Work rapidly for short periods of time while making set-up and change-over during periods of restricted operations due to operations involving returning a line to full production with minimal downtime.

•    Operate process equipment such as extruder, pumps, silos and packaging line.

  MIXING

•    Set up, operate mixer to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, liquids, color pigments, ingredients.

•    Verify materials and weights prior to beginning the batching process.

•    Prepare raw materials for mixing procedure.

•    Load raw materials into the mixer and process per detailed instructions. 

•    Examine raw materials visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.

•    Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.

•    Measure, weight, and count products and materials.

•    Print label(barcode) and manage label(barcode)

•    Mixing the proper resins, pigments, fillers and chemicals together in the correct amounts for each production order.

  PACKAGING

•    Packaging and storage of produced products

•    Conduct month end packaging supplies inventory

•    Ensure quality sample collection and interaction with laboratory to determine product conformity.

•    Ensure that boxes are labelled correctly – Product ID, correct weights, and any other customer requirements.

  GENERAL

•    Follow all plant safety policies.

•    Generate and identify Corrective Action and Preventative Action Requests

•    Adheres to all safety and quality procedures/regulations.

•    Maintain the work area clean, safe and organized.

•    Must uphold the Jeong-Do Management(Code of ethics).

•    Other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor

Skills / Competencies:

•    Ability to operate compounding machinery such as extruder, mixer, packing machine, etc. 

•    Comfortable with workplace technology like registers, control system, scale software, inventory management software.

•    Understanding of SI Unit(m, kg), liter, bar, torr, atmosphere, Celsius, etc.

•    Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.

•    Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.

•    Ability to support a flexible schedule(overtime) as needed and required.

•    Positive attitude, reliability and good communication skills.

•    Forklift license 

•    Ability to maintain machinery necessary to perform a specialized task.

•    Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment.

Education:

  High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Experience / Qualifications:

•    At least three years experience in compounding process, or equivalent work experience.

•    Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

LGCOP offers a very competitive compensation package, including:

Medical, dental, vision - Benefit eligibility begins on your first day of employment!

Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement plans with generous employer match

Vacation, Holidays, and Paid Time Off

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.