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What they do
A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$39,116 / year median in Kentucky
+1% projected growth
Job Description
About the role
Location:
Port Murray, NJ
Hours:
Full-Time
Type of Contract:
Permanent Borealis is now Borouge International. Essential Materials, advancing the world. Make Production Real! Heavy emphasis on Safety and Quality
Perform forklift/truck requirements
Be able to calculate and make production decisions when the need arises
Assists in meeting the production schedule goals by completing assignments
Participates in continuous improvement
Follows all provisions of operating instructions
Responsible for the completion and accuracy of all production order data entry
Monitors and performs product quality and takes appropriate action, including shutdown of process, to prevent or limit production
Responsible for meeting standard batch times while maintaining safety and quality
Follows all quality policies and production procedures to ensure quality product is produced
Responsible for their own Safety and that of others within the Production Bay
Demonstrates equipment operational knowledge and processing skills to independently conductkey production tasks, including weight cuts, the Banbury, the ZSK, pelletor, pellet watersystems, feeders, soaking systems, and material transfer systems
Increased operation in ancillary equipment, such as the track mobile, the setup of blowers and Torit filter systems
Conducts on-line QC tests to ensure product specifications are being met, including the interpretation of the data to adjust the operation parameters, accordingly
Responsible for optimized production cycle with given product mix, including Quality andProductivity for Maximizing Uptime and Minimizing Downtime
Ensures proactive continuous improvement of plant performance
Responsible for following daily production instructions, production recipes, etc.
Ensures accurate raw material usage and production data recording for management and rawmaterial management, raw material supply, waste management and reporting etc.
Communicates maintenance work required effectively, both verbally and using the Maintenance Equipment Status Tag systemin building Teamwork within the assigned production Bay and throughout the plant.
Follows established procedures and work instructions in the department
Daily close follow-up of product quality. Feedback on quality deviations to Shift Leads and other shifts
Defines roots causes and initiates and/or carries out corrective actions for quality improvements
Participates in Safety initiatives and takes ownership for improving Safety by correcting any deficiencies that are within their capability to do so About you Strong focus on Safety and Quality
The Production Operator will need good math and mechanical aptitude skills
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
Follows all provisions of operating instructions
High School diploma or GED
Be a team player
Flexibility to work other shifts as production demands.
Our offer Borealis has competitive compensation and benefits which you can read more about on our Career Page. For this role in Port Murray, NJ we also offer: 3 weeks Vacation
13 Paid Holidays
Medical and Dental Coverage from first day of employment
Bonus
401K Match
Application Process If you're excited about the prospect of joining our team and being a part of Making It Real, please submit your application via the "apply now" button in the job posting to apply directly. If you have any questions, please contact Marc Kochan, (Marc.
Kochan@BorougeInternational.com) We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed. At Borouge International, we are committed to an equal recruitment process. We value diversity, and all applicants & employees are treated fairly and equally. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression. Borealis only accepts candidate resumes from recruiters or recruiting agencies if they have been explicitly commissioned by Borealis for a specific recruitment and if the data is provided to us in line with the General Data Protection Regulation. Borealis will not accept or pay fees for candidate resumes of any form or kind that were sent unsolicited to either HR or directly to our hiring managers.
About Borouge International
Borouge Group International AG (Borouge International) is a global leader in polyolefins formed in 2026 through the combination of Borouge Plc, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals. Backed by long-term shareholders XRG, the international investment arm of ADNOC, and OMV, Borouge International brings together world-class assets, advantaged feedstock access and proprietary technology to deliver reliable high-performance polyolefin solutions across consumer products, infrastructure, energy, mobility and advanced products. Borouge International combines a differentiated asset base, global reach and deep technical expertise to serve customers across key growth markets. The company is headquartered in Austria, with a regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi and corporate hubs in North America and Asia Pacific.
Learn more about the company:
https://www.borougeinternational.com/.