Headquartered in the U.S., INVISTA is one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex, and polyester applications. With a business presence in more than 20 countries, INVISTA delivers exceptional value for its customers through market insights, technology innovations, and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including Lycra® fiber, Coolmax® fabric, Cordura® fabric, Antron® carpet fiber and Stainmaster® carpet. We transform daily through innovations. Clothing, carpets, luggage, plastic bottles, automobile interiors and airbags- these and many other products originate in one of INVISTA's global manufacturing facilities. You can be a part of the difference we make by joining the INVISTA team.
As a member of the INVISTA team, you will also be part of Koch Industries, Inc.'s affiliates, one of the largest privately-held companies in the world. Koch companies have a presence in nearly 60 countries and employ about 70,000 people.
CO-OP PROCESS OPERATOR
Position Summary:
The co-op process operator will learn how to operate equipment to safely produce chemical products according to specified operating procedures. Co-op Operators work a 12-hour rotating shift (6 am - 6 pm & 6 pm - 6 am).
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
High school graduate or GED equivalent
Must be completing a 2-year associate degree in Process Technology by the end of Spring 2012 semester and meet the Process Technology Co-op Program requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
Must have a valid and current government issued drivers license
Applicants will be tested for ACT WorkKeys® and must score at the required levels on 3 WorkKeys® tests (Locating Information, Applied Technology, Observation)
Prior to hire date Applicants receiving offers of employment must provide proof of their enrollment in a Co-op Program at a college or university with an accredited Process Technology Program
Physical Requirement (with or without reasonable accommodation) and Working Conditions:
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
Specific vision abilities required include close vision
Physically capable of spending long hours standing
Required to work in chemical-protected clothing and equipment
Required to climb stairs and ladders, including vertical
Required to work a 12-hour rotating shift
Required to work overtime as required by the business
Required to perform some tasks inside a confined space with breathing air and wearing an acid suit
Amount of physical work increases considerably during shutdowns and emergency situations
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
