Operator - Production

OPERATOR - PRODUCTION

"We connect science to life for a better future." 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 contributes to industrial development with various petrochemical products of world-class quality. In the petrochemicals business, the company has built a vertically integrated system from basic raw materials (the upstream) such as ethylene and propylene to the downstream products such as PE, ABS, Acrylic Acid and Synthetic R Rubber. The petrochemicals business is LG Chem's core business area with world-class productivity and cost competitiveness. LG Chem Ohio Petrochemical, Inc. is completing construction of its ABS Compounding Facility in Ravenna, Ohio. The ABS Compounding Facility began operations in 2024. 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. 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