Chemical Operator C

## Chemical Operator CApplylocations:
Dalton time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100048

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do.
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* Position Summary:

** The Chemical Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, moving, and handling materials within a plant environment. The role includes operating equipment, filling containers, blending chemicals, and supporting hazardous waste handling, storage, and documentation in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Load, unload, and move materials within the facility
* Operate forklift trucks, industrial trucks, and electric hoists
* Load/unload tank trucks and railcars
* Fill drums, totes, and pails
* Perform mixing/blending and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals
* Transport materials between storage and designated areas
* Read and follow work orders or verbal instructions
* Handle and manage hazardous waste, including:  + Storage and inspection  + Spill response and incident management
* Maintaining manifests, inspection logs, and reports
* Ensure compliance with environmental standards and safety regulations
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* Qualifications:

**** Required
* ** High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
* 1–3 months of related experience or training
* Ability to:  + Read safety documents, procedures, and manuals  + Write basic reports and communicate effectively  + Perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, ratios, percentages)  + Follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions  + Solve routine operational problems
* Ability to operate a forklift and mechanical equipment
** Preferred
* ** Prior experience in:  + Chemical handling or manufacturing  + Hazardous waste management and compliance  + Industrial or plant operations
* Familiarity with environmental regulations and reporting processes
** Work Environment:
*** Industrial plant setting
* Regular exposure to:  + Moving mechanical parts  + Outdoor weather conditions  + Fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals  + Electrical hazards
* Frequent work in elevated or precarious areas
* Occasional exposure to vibration
* Loud noise environment
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Regularly required to:  + Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl  + Use hands for handling tools and controls  + Reach with arms  + Speak and hear clearly
* Lifting requirements:  + Regularly: up to 50 lbs  + Frequently: up to 100 lbs  + Occasionally: over 100 lbs
* Vision abilities required:  + Close and distance vision  + Color and peripheral vision  + Depth perception and focus adjustment
** Why Join Harcros Chemicals?
*** Employee-owned company where your contributions drive shared success
* Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and vehicle/car allowances for eligible roles
* Comprehensive benefits, including multiple medical plan options, disability coverage, AD&D, and life insurance
* Strong retirement benefits with ESOP participation, 401(k) and Roth options, company contributions, and early vesting
* Access to Lyra mental health and wellness resources for employees and dependents starting day one
* Supportive, team-focused culture that values collaboration and growth
* 10 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
* Opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company committed to excellence
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