Operator Trainee

Operator

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Operator to join our Intermediates business at our Lima, Ohio facility. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Operations function. This position will report to the Shift Team Leader.

Starting pay is: $31/ hour

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform light maintenance and prepare equipment to enable others to safely perform maintenance
• Safe product loading of tank wagons and railcars
• Analytical procedures required for process and quality control, performance monitoring and environmental compliance are performed by BDO Operating Specialists
• Identify, diagnose and troubleshoot process and equipment issues
• Utilization of a distributed control system to monitor and adjust the process
• Willingness to work a rotating seven day per week schedule in all weather conditions
• Ability to understand how systems work
• Ability to respond to emergency situations within the limits of training and qualifications

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and wear respiratory protection
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• 3 years' experience in an operating environment
• 5 years' experience in a petrochemical operating environment

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit to see the innovations we offer. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit. Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.