Job Description

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 an Operator to join our Intermediates business at our Lima, Ohio facility. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Operations function. This position will report to the Shift Team Leader.

Responsibilities

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

Utilization of a distributed control system to monitor and adjust the process

Willingness to work a rotating seven day per week schedule in all weather conditions

Ability to understand how systems work

Ability to respond to emergency situations within the limits of training and qualifications

Qualifications

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

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 3--5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to safely lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and wear respiratory protection

Ability to work in a team environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

3 years' experience in an operating environment

5 years' experience in a petrochemical operating environment

About the Company

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.

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 defin

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