Operations and Apprentice

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 .

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with receiving and safely unloading and processing direct and indirect materials.
• Inspect all incoming parts and materials to match part description, overages, shortages, or damage.
• Perform duties associated with stocking, controlling and issuing spare parts, materials (including tools), and/or supplies (including fuel) in accordance with established procedures.
• Weigh designated incoming and outgoing truck and rail shipments and route delivery carriers to specific locations for unloading.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and/or work with maintenance personnel on major repairs.
• Understand and follow written or verbal instructions and procedures.
• Troubleshoot operational problems.
• Knowledge and support of SAP and Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint , Access and Sharepoint Use computers to:
• Access procedures and other information
• Access and complete required training
• Input/retrieve data from SAP and other software programs
• Follow all safety, environmental, and company rules and policies.
• Work rotating shift as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be comfortable working in all conditions, including indoors and outdoors in any weather, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and entering confined spaces as needed.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights), if required
• Perform housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain the warehouses, yards and equipment
• Ability to lift and move loads of various weights
  
  

Preferred Requirments:

• Experienced Forklift Driver
  
  

Interpersonal Requirements:

• Good Judgment
• Dependability
• Initiative (makes good use of time/resources)
• Team Player in a diverse work group
• Communicate effectively with good verbal and written communication skills
• Provide courteous customer service for both internal and external customers
  
  

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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.