Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious? Are you always solving? Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us. Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Cutter Operator to join our Ashland Specialty ingredients G.P. business at our Hopewell, VA location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the manufacturing function. This position will report to Production Supervisor. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Moves cellulose with lift truck from warehouse to cutting area and mounts in position. Starts cutters and threads cellulose. Regulates cutter speeds by computer and observation of ammeter readings. Cuts prescribed amounts of cellulose as determined by cutting schedule. Inspects screens after each charge. Inspects dust collector once each shift or between grade changes. Keeps record of ammeter readings, silo weights, cutter temperatures, delays and other pertinent data. Salvages Kraft paper from rolls and bales. Loads scrap truck periodically. May perform other duties as directed by foreman or supervisor. Maintains good housekeeping in his work area. Maintaining unloading screw speed to reactors. Entering cellulose bins on various types of cellulose products. Must be able to operate computer. Physical count of month-end cellulose inventory. Unload cellulose from railcar and truck. Cuts prescribed amounts of cellulose as determined by cutting schedule. In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following: A high school diploma or GED 1-2 years working in manufacturing In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (

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ASH) 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 www.ashland.com 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.

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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.

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We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position. Infinite possibilities Creating good chemistry isn't just about what happens when you add the right ingredients together. It's about what happens when the right people are one of the ingredients. Good chemistry - the kind that can transform a market or a world - is what makes Ashland different and what makes us better. If you're passionate about the infinite possibilities created through good chemistry, we have a rewarding and challenging opportunity for you to help us make great things happen every day for our customers, our communities, our investors and our colleagues around the world.