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The INVISTA Nylon team in Seaford, DE is looking for Operations Assistants to support the daily operations of our manufacturing facility. This entry-level position is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in various operational tasks, ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our production processes.

INVISTA's Seaford facility has been proudly producing Nylon fibers for over 75 years. These fibers can be found in consumer products such as, apparel, household, automotive, industry, and traveling sectors worldwide.

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Our Team

Our team includes Operations Supervisors, Manufacturing Technicians, and other Operations Assistants. We work collaboratively to achieve our production goals and maintain high standards of quality and safety. Operations Assistants will be responsible for assisting with machine operations, material handling, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

This team works a rotating 8-hour shift Mon - Fri (rotates weekly: 12a-8a, 8a-4p, 4p-12a).

What You Will Do

• Transport production and other materials from one location to another manually and using powered mobile equipment
• Operate some production equipment
• Perform general and detailed housekeeping
• Identify and segregate product quality grades
• Complete all work safely, in a team environment with minimal supervisory guidance
• Use effective verbal communication skills when working with other employees and interacting with a supervisor.
• Use written communication skills for reading policies, standard operating procedures, safety bulletins, and entering data into computer systems.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work a rotating shift to include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Required to wear any or all of the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, FRC, gloves, safety boots. PPE use is in accordance with the safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs, repetitively as required
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, non-temperature controlled, high-volume environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Computer literate - able to operate a computer terminal and enter data.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with reading, understanding, communicating, and applying policies and procedures.

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay range for this role is $18.00-19.00 per hour.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6, 6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

This role is subject to a pre-hire medical test.