Manufacturing Operator

Manufacturing Operator - Mullingar

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 skilled and dedicatedManufacturing Operator to join our Ashland Specialties Ireland Limited business at our Mullingar, Ireland facility. This is a very significant role within the Company and the Life Sciences function. This position will report to the Operations Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing polymer production tasks as per Work Instructions/procedures and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.

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

• Measuring and weighing all raw materials in preparation for production. Feeding the raw materials into the machinery
• Operating the production machinery as per Work Instructions
• Monitor the production process
• Milling and Grinding of Polymer
• Packaging and labeling of polymer products
• Regular cleaning of production and processing equipment
• Receiving and inspecting raw materials
• Support dispatch activities for product samples and commercial customer orders
• Completion and upkeep of production records (Batch Processing Record) and other associated documentation as required
• Informing the Production Team leader of faulty machinery or production issues
• Other duties associated with the day-to-day operation activities
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety

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

• Leaving certificate or equivalent required. May substitute educational requirements in lieu of experience
• Must be familiar with the functions of equipment systems that operate by utilizing multiple utilities such as compressed air, electrical supply, vacuum, steam, chilled water, etc
• Hands-on approach to general working demands
• Willingness to learn and adapt to our expanding plant
• Competent approach to high-pressure/high-temperature equipment
• Ensuring the safety of yourself and others
• Logical decision-making and working off own initiative
• Must have legible handwriting and the ability to perform accurate documentation
• Must be organized, capable of following instructions, and can coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
• Must be able to work in a methodical and organized fashion and maintain mental focus to ensure efficient and accurate completion of individual tasks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, being fluent in English
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different

The following skill sets arepreferred by the business unit:

• Experience as an operator or technician in a chemical, food and Pharma manufacturing environment would be an advantage
• Experience in a clean room is an advantage

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: 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. 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 EmployerMinorities/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. NOTE:  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.