Chemical Operator Trainee

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 company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit  www.eastman.com . Job Description:

This position is an excellent opportunity for a Chemical Operator to work in our Chestertown, Maryland manufacturing plant. Employment as the Chemical Operator is described below. Individuals must successfully perform the trainee duties to be considered for advancement into one of our other positions in the plant.   This is a full-time position. Job Summary:

The Chemical Operator is responsible for operating reactors, vessels, pumps, filters, condensers, decanters, and related plant systems safely and efficiently while producing quality product in accordance with established procedures and production expectations. This position requires strong knowledge of process equipment, utility systems, material transfers, safety and emergency procedures, documentation requirements in SAP and LIMS, and the ability to follow batch instructions, troubleshoot basic operating issues, and maintain accurate records. Chemical Operators must be able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, support rotating shift operations, and contribute to a safe, clean, and well-organized production environment. Job Responsibilities:

This position, reporting to the Production Team Manager, is responsible for operating manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently to produce quality products. Operate reactors, vessels, tanks, pumps, filters, condensers, decanters, and related plant systems in support of daily production. Understand equipment capacities, material construction, agitation, heating, cooling, and transfer routes to move product safely and without contamination. Set up, monitor, and adjust process equipment for heating, cooling, venting, vacuum, nitrogen, and transfer operations. Perform product charging, batch processing, splitting, and transfer activities using manual controls and DeltaV as required. Operate filtration systems, decanters, receivers, and associated utility systems as part of normal production work. Record batch, sample, and production information accurately in batch sheets, SAP, and LIMS. Correct inventory and production discrepancies and report batch, yield, and accountability issues to supervision. Follow all safety, PPE, HMIS, SDS/MSDS, and emergency response procedures, including spill cleanup and hazardous waste handling. Use basic troubleshooting skills to identify equipment or process problems and take appropriate corrective action or escalate issues. Maintain strong awareness of plant systems such as steam, condensate, cooling water, hot oil, instrument air, and plant air. Work independently and with the production team to support daily operations, safety programs, and continuous improvement. Understand and use learning lab training expectations and complete required on-the-job training. Maintain a high standard of safety, quality, housekeeping, and professional conduct at all times. Communicate clearly and complete all assignments delegated by supervision. Be able to respond appropriately in emergency situations and follow plant