At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and the world. With manufacturing sites on four continents North America, South America, Europe, and Asia Kraton has an extensive global reach that enables us to deliver quality service and reliable supply to meet the needs of customer operations worldwide.
We are looking to hire key members of our Chemical Production team at our Dover, OH location, which has been a fixture in the Tuscarawas County area since 1919. We believe in making a +Difference, for our employees, our neighbors, our communities, and our homes- all while offering biofriendly, sustainable, and renewable products as alternatives to traditional petrol-chemical competitors.
Starting rate of pay is $30.09 per hour.
Kraton offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package including:
The entry level chemical production employee works in outdoor chemical process operations using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and other automated systems. Chemical Production team members perform diverse and manual tasks as assigned but which may include production processes, housekeeping, drumming, and loading/unloading of trucks. Work shifts are rotational and include both 8- and 12-hour shifts, some day and night shifts, some weekends, and some holidays.
Critical Physical requirements include the ability to generally lift floor to waist 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, stair climbing, ladder climbing, both hand manipulations, operating of heavy equipment which require vision, peripheral, depth perception, and auditory functions within normal ranges. Comfort with working at heights is also required.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Kratons internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.
Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.