The DuPont Teijin Films site in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking multiple entry level Operators to join our team!

DuPont offers an exciting place to work, where thousands of innovations are introduced every year. You will have opportunities for growth through involvement in various dynamic industries from high-tech to high-performance; including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel. DuPont offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 401k match, health and dental insurance, 120 hours of vacation, a variable bonus plan, and much more!

General Operators monitor and operate equipment and facilities ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. S/he will perform minor maintenance functions within their operating area and within their level of expertise. S/he will always also maintain safety standards and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.

As a General Operator, you will:

• Obtain all materials necessary for the area to operate smoothly (packing supplies, stores items, etc.)

• Provide overall assistance in slitting, stented, and recovery areas; feeding cutters with cut-offs, splits, wrap rolls in slitting, pack DHO rolls, doff slit rolls, operate hoists, etc.

• Transport reclaim and finished goods safely

• Perform roll changes as well as general help during pack and die changes

• Ensure proper film types, gauges and treated side when making roll tickets/labels

• Visually inspect rolls (mill roll, DHO, and slit) for surface defects

• Contribute to the team effort - attendance, punctuality, dependable, works well with others, and contribute to meeting business metrics - flexible to float to where needed

• Develop and maintain skill set to upgrade to assistant stenter operator and/or slitting operator

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Willing and able to work a 12-hr rotating shift schedule

• Willing and able to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required

• Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, rubber acid suits, Respirex hoods and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus)

• Willing and able to: lift 10 lbs. frequently, 25 lbs. regularly, 55 lbs. occasionally; climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, utilize visual acuity, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

• Willing and able to learn new computer software systems

Note: For consideration for the position, one must participate and be successful in an online assessment (cell phone compatible), interview process, and pass a drug screen, background check, physical screen, etc.

The following are preferred:

• An Associate Degree or higher in a Science or Process Technology related field

• Vocational Certificate or Technical Trade Certificate

• 6 months of experience or more working in a manufacturing facility

• Experience in a maintenance related field

• Experience in the Polyester Film production processes

• Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software

• MT1 certification

• Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (I.E. fork trucks, pallet trucks, tow devices, etc.)

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