AGC Chemicals Americas

AGC Chemicals Americas is a global subsidiary of AGC Inc., a multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronic displays, and chemical products. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, including a state-of-the-art technology center, AGC Chemicals Americas maintains manufacturing operations in nearby Thorndale, Pennsylvania, a satellite sales office in Sao Paulo, Brazil and warehouses located throughout North America.

Summary Job Description:

The Production Operator with AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc., is a Union position. The production operator functions as part of a team in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.. The Production Operator will be expected to work in a safe manner, produce quality material, and actively contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Production operates 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. There is a possibility of daily and/or weekend overtime (voluntary and scheduled).

Essential Functions:

• Operates various production equipment used in compound manufacturing including extruder, blender, sifter, mill, drum lift, lift tables, etc.
• Performs work that requires repeated lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, etc.
• Completes assigned tasks to make products that meet established quality standards
• Complies with all applicable safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Complies with all applicable quality policies and procedures

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to three years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to read and write English-follow written instructions, read and record part numbers, lot numbers and instrument displays
• Basic arithmetic skills - ability to add, multiply, and subtract
• Good interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to function as part of a team
• Mechanical aptitude: ability to disassemble and re-assemble machinery and equipment; ability to safely operate a forklift truck. Troubleshooting ability a plus
• Ability to complete physically strenuous labor that includes standing and going up and down stairs as well and lifting up to 50 pounds and handling drums that can weigh 225 pounds or more
• Must be able to work overtime as assigned for daily and or weekend.
• Training will take place on 1st or 2nd shifts.
• Available shift(s): 3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am;

2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Pay information and benefit information:

• $21.00 per hour for the first year
• $30.05 per hour after one year
• Medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) and more available after probationary period

AGCCA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. AGC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.