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Hourly Operator

Shell
Newell, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2025

If you are ambitious, safety-conscious, and thrive in complex and uncertain situations, this role will help you grow and develop in a business that encourages both personal and professional development where you will be part of some of the most ground-breaking projects anywhere in the industry.

What’s the role

Operations roles at Shell are essential to the ongoing success of the company. In one of our Operations and Maintenance roles you will be part of a growing team that is tasked with the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of our global projects and assets.

Shell Lubricants Plants produce, and package products used around the world. Working in Lubricants Plant, and other operations, a career in Operations at Shell is one right at the front line of the company’s activities. You can have a purpose-driven career with the work you do every day and leave a positive impact on your life, your community and the world.

On a day-to-day basis, Hourly Operators are involved with the following activities.

Accountabilities:

  • Safely and efficiently operated packaging machinery and material movement equipment

  • Identify and implement equipment improvements to increase plant reliability. Communicate verbally in writing to operators, employees, supervisors, and others regarding the identification of problems with productivity

  • Perform tool preventative maintenance and keep equipment clean

  • Contribute to keeping process materials records and maintaining good housekeeping practices

  • Keep log records of operational activities for optimal and thorough handover to other shifts

  • Understand and perform physical inventories

  • Safe work attitude and practical knowledge of industrial safety standards

  • Previous experience working with high-speed, high-volume material handling equipment, forklift, filling bottling, canning experience strongly preferred.

  • Production line operations with simple troubleshooting equipment

  • Operate forklifts to provide support to the packaging production lines, receiving in raw materials and shipping finished products along with all assigned duties within established operational procedures. Ability to work rotating shifts is required.

  • Operates a forklift safely, error free of quality defects and within planned targets

  • Perform duties to distribute products to applicable areas (load/unload trucks, support packaging lines, etc.)

  • Understands and perform physical inventories on raw materials and finished goods

  • Report operational issues to supervisor and maintenance

  • Complete all necessary paperwork to perform duties assigned

What we need from you

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa

  • You must have 1 year experience working in a packaging plant or experience in an industrial plant or military environment

  • Forklift and physical inventory count experience preferred

  • Must be at least 18 years old, with a minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent

  • Willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation

  • Previous experience working with high speed/ high volume material handling experience

  • Possess a current and valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States Comply with all HSSE regulations, policies, standards, practices and actively participate in improving plant safety culture

  • Tend to emergencies, successful candidates must reside within 60 minutes of the site or be willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the site without relocation assistance

  • Must be flexible to work overtime, nights, and weekends when the need arises

  • Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers

  • Need to be able to lift 50lbs unassisted

  • Must submit to all background, medical and reference checks, including hair drug testing

  • Must be willing to support the company’s drug-free work environment, harassment free work environment policy, safety policies in diversity and inclusion policies

  • Must be willing to work in a versatile, multi-skilled team environment

  • Prior Military experience in a relevant job function such as warehouse worker, supply, logistics and forklift operations (Desired)

  • Typical shift scheduled Monday through Friday - 8 Hours per shift

  • Daily and Weekend overtime may be required

  • Selected employees will be expected to rotate between shifts

  • Wages dependent upon employee classification

***Please note that there is an Online Assessment which is required for this position. In order to be considered, you must complete the assessment and receive a passing score, even if you have taken previous assessments. Please review your Workday tasks, directions and instructions in order to ensure you complete the required test within the provided timeframe***

The rate for this position is $23.44. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birth parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards f performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment processes, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

Disclaimer:

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw from Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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