Hourly Operator - Newell, West Virginia

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West Virginia, United States of America Job Family Group: Production and Manufacturing Downstream Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: June 2, 2026 Business Unit: Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: Shell is seeking for dedicated Hourly Operators to support our growing Congo Packaging Plant in West Virginia. 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 Preferred 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 in West Virginia 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, direc

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