Quality Control Technician

Production Associate / Operator Manufacturing & EHSS

Chemistry that Matters™ A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It's all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let's explore what matters! As one of the world's largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society's future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries. Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. "What Matters" is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together. It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact our culture. We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

Job Summary

The Production Associate is responsible for communicating daily activities, reporting to the Group Leader/Team Leader. This includes the status of each assigned area, processing problems, training issues, equipment problems, maintenance problems and safety issues. The Production Manager oversees the entire Production Department with all Production personnel reporting to them. The Production Associate will follow the tasks given to them by the Production Manager, Team Leader, or Group Leader, functioning as a member of an area. Production Associates are responsible for completing all tasks related to their job area. Production Associates must have the ability and willingness to work on an assigned 12-hour shift, which may include working nights, weekends, holidays, and a reasonable level of scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

How You Can Be the Impact

Conducting various physical activities and mental reasoning in the manufacturing of plastic resin and pellet products. Manipulation of controls (operating a computer-controlled system while observing production processes); and observing, correcting and recording instrument readings Lifting materials, connecting line/tank hook-ups; conducting area housekeeping, collecting samples, operating a forklift, and cleaning equipment are also regularly occurring duties. Follow applicable work processes, communicate effectively to other teams and team members, and complete the job specific training certification. Produce all customer or stock orders per supplied and documented schedule packet information, work instructions, material processing instructions (MPI's), recipe information, DATA systems used, and SABIC Policies and Procedures. Maintain clean, efficient, and safe work areas. Effectively communicate nonconforming machine conditions, process conditions and test results to Group Leader and/or Team Leader. Perform analytical testing and/or use of laboratory instruments relating to temperature, pressure, volume, and/or weight. Effectively participate as a team member for all job functions in assigned work area. Perform any task assigned by the Group Leader, Team Leader, or AOL/Production Manager, as any task assigned shall be considered by the Production Associate as a requirement.

What Matters to SABIC

Strong written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills with internal and other external SABIC employees. Includes communication with multiple levels of the organization. Good organizational skills and ability to handle several tasks at a time, including the review of raw material availability and review of approved material substitutes. Knowledge of production planning or related experience a plus. Good computer skills. Good SAP skills preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel preferred. Strong knowledge of raw materials and LNP grade/colors this will also help Process Engineering to maximize line efficiencies or if Product Development/Trials are needed. Strong knowledge of compounding operations and equipment capability.

Eligibility Requirements

You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. You must be 18 years or older You must have a high school diploma or equivalent You must be willing to take a drug test and physical as part of the selection process You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis. This role requires the ability to lift ~50lbs (25kg) as a job requirement for mixing operations or bagging off finished goods material. Applicants must be able to successfully lift 50lbs. Physical Requirements: Lifting up to ~50lbs (25kg) Climbing ladders Working at heights Wearing required PPE, including but not limited to: safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat, uniform, and respirator. Work Availability Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs. We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion