Eastman WorkKeys Levels and Operator Tests
The ACT WorkKeys levels Eastman asks of its operator candidates, and how to prepare for each test
ACT WorkKeys tasks Eastman uses
Kingsport operations helpers, 2026 intake.
- Reading for Information / Workplace Documents: Level 6
- Locating Information / Graphic Literacy: Level 5
- Applied Mathematics: Level 6
Source: Eastman Kingsport Operations Helper posting, checked 2026.
What Eastman asks for
Eastman, the chemicals manufacturer, names ACT WorkKeys levels in its operator job postings, and they are not the same at every site. The 2026 Kingsport Operations Helper posting says candidates must complete WorkKeys testing and reach the required scores within 12 months of the hire date, and lists them by both the current and the old test names:
- Reading for Information / Workplace Documents: Level 6
- Locating Information / Graphic Literacy: Level 5
- Applied Mathematics: Level 6
The role is entry level, with a high school diploma or GED required, and leads into Eastman's Operator Apprentice Program to become a chemical operator. Two Level 6 requirements are a high bar: on ACT's published practice form, Level 6 started at 23 of 31 scored questions in Applied Math and 23 of 30 in Workplace Documents.
Longview operator apprentices
The 2026 Longview Operator Apprentice posting asks for WorkKeys to be completed no later than 30 days after you apply, with minimum levels of 5 in Applied Math, 4 in Graphic Literacy and 5 in Workplace Documents. Applied Technology has no minimum, but the posting says its score is still reviewed by hiring managers. You make your scores public to employers and paste the link to your test details into the WorkKeys section of the application. The posting names Kilgore College as the place to test, booked several days ahead.
Longview applicants also need to pass Talogy's Select Assessment for Manufacturing, and the apprenticeship itself lasts three years before you become a fully certified operator.
How to reach the levels
Each test is reported as a level from below 3 to 7, from a scale score of 65 to 90. Because Eastman sets a level for each test rather than asking for a certificate, a strong result on one test does not make up for another: every test has to clear its own bar. Take one full practice test of each type, then spend most of your time on whichever is furthest below the level your site asks for. There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question. Our guide to WorkKeys levelsshows how many questions each level took on ACT's practice form.
Practise the tests
- WorkKeys Applied Math (55 minutes, free) - Level 6 for Kingsport, 5 for Longview. 34 workplace maths problems, calculator allowed.
- WorkKeys Graphic Literacy (55 minutes) - Level 5 for Kingsport, 4 for Longview. 38 questions on charts, tables, gauges and diagrams.
- WorkKeys Workplace Documents (55 minutes) - Level 6 for Kingsport, 5 for Longview. 35 questions on notices, policies and procedures.
- NCRC Full Sitting (2 hours 45 minutes) - All three back to back, as on a full sitting.
We do not simulate Applied Technology or the Select Assessment for Manufacturing. Full detail on the three certificate tests is on the ACT WorkKeys practice page.
Common questions
Can I use WorkKeys scores I already have?
The Kingsport posting asks for the required scores within 12 months of the hire date, and the Longview posting asks you to share your scores through a public link. If you tested before, check the posting's window and whether your levels meet its bar.
What if I miss a level?
You can retest on a different form of the test straight away, until all the forms have been used, then wait 30 days. Use the gap to practise the test that fell short.