Chemical Technician
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Chemical Manufacturing
Machine Operator
The Machine Operator will be responsible for working on the foam pouring line. This role involves batching, chemical unloading, and unloading drums and totes into tanks. In addition to these tasks, the technician will assist other departments. Experience with railcars is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate and oversee the pouring line.
- Perform batching and chemical unloading tasks.
- Unload drums and totes into tanks.
- Assist with side film and top film tasks.
- Clean the department after each pour.
- Collaborate effectively with team members.
Essential Skills
- Chemical handling and compounding
- Machine operation
- 2+ years of chemical experience
- 1+ years of chemical batching experience
- Ability to use a tape measure
- Blending and batching skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 2+ years working in chemical manufacturing
- Ability to comprehend basic measurements and fractions
- Capability to stand for 8 hours a day
Why Work Here?
Enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage along with a 401(k) plan with a company match. Benefit from paid holidays, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. We offer training and development opportunities, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. Additionally, if clothing is damaged at work, we will reimburse for new clothing.
Work Environment
This position is indoors but not climate controlled, which means it can get very hot in the summer. The work environment is team-oriented, and candidates should be proactive in assisting with facility cleanup without being prompted. The dress code includes jeans or shorts, a t-shirt, and close-toed shoes. The work shift is the 1st shift, from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Council Bluffs, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Council Bluffs, IA.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.
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