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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

Materials Handling Areas:

• Works under the general supervision of a team manager/coach.

• Responsible for packaging and loading finished product onto tank cars and trucks to be shipped to customers.

• Operates forklift.

• Responsible for unloading and unpacking raw materials arriving at the plant.

• Responsible for preparing orders for shipment.

• Responsible for routine housekeeping/safety/environmental inspections.

• Materials Handling Helpers routinely:

• Climb ladders and tank cars/trucks,

• Walk on catwalks,

• Open and close valves,

• Clean and inspect tanks.

  High Pressure Cleaning Area:

• Utilizes a high pressure water unit to clean various pieces of equipment such as process lines, heat exchanger tubes, condensers, and drains.

• Responsible for assisting in the set-up of equipment prior to operation and the actual cleaning operation utilizing various hoses, lances, nozzles, and water pressure up to 40,000 psi.

• Ability to assemble, adjust, and dismantle all high pressure cleaning equipment and accessories.

• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, and in confined spaces.

Qualifications

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED is required.

• Chemical Process Operations (CPO) certificate from NE State is preferred (not required).

  Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must have valid driver's license.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

  Job Requirements:

• Must have achieved Eastman’s required levels on the WorkKeys assessments

• Reading for Information / Workplace Documents - Level 6

• Locating Information / Graphic Literacy - Level 5

• Applied Mathematics - Level 6

  *if you do not have the scores we require, please consider applying to the Baler Operator posting.

  Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

  Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.