Sun Prairie - Production Operator

Job Requisition ID: 57611

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

• Receives, unloads and forwards products, supplies, raw materials and packaging materials according to supervisor’s direction.

• Organize and prepare product for shipping/receiving.

• Pack, load and/or unloads product shipping/receiving.

• Interpret orders and coordinate production needs for clean-room and warehouse operators.

• Set up production machines to order.

• Perform/collaborate on in-process troubleshooting.

• Measure, sample and visually inspect product, as required.

• Monitors raw material inventories.

• Follows and reviews all safety rules, procedures, and practices for safety of other operators, maintenance personnel, and contractors.

• Completes required inspections of safety systems.

• Attends required training sessions.

• Performs other work assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• A strong commitment to working safely and to the safety of others.
• Ability to perform high quality, cost effective work in order to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively monitor plant equipment and make adjustments to processes and controls; ability to handle upsets, startups, and shutdowns of plant systems and processes.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a self-directed team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Flexibility in approach to tasks and openness to change.

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market: Madison

Job Segment: Industrial, Application Developer, Warehouse, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing, Technology