Production Operator

Job Overview

Chemical Production Operator | Direct Hire | Georgetown, SC | $24-27/hr. based on skills and experience | Rotating 12-hour schedule – work only 3 or 4 shifts per week

Kelly® is looking for a Chemical Production Operator to work directly with a specialty manufacturing organization in Georgetown, SC. This is a direct hire opportunity.

• Competitive pay rate based on your skills and experience
• Direct hire opportunity with a stable, industry-leading organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on safety and innovation
• Gain valuable experience operating advanced chemical production equipment

• Operate and control process equipment such as reactors, dryers, hoppers, packaging technology, valves, and vents
• Load and stage raw materials to production equipment and areas
• Perform weighing operations, including gross vs net weight calculations
• Package intermediates and final products using automated and manual equipment
• Follow batch sheet SOPs and quality standards, monitoring cycle time, temperature, flow rate, and raw materials
• Use computer and control room systems to direct processes and/or people
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment per company and OSHA standards
• Perform quality control sampling of in-process materials

• Previous experience in a production or chemical manufacturing environment (highly preferred)
• Ability and willingness to work a rotating shift schedule including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow written instructions in English
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel preferred)
• Comfort working around moving mechanical parts and chemicals, and outdoors occasionally
• Ability to follow OSHA standards for wearing a respirator (clean-shaven except for a mustache)
• Previous forklift experience (preferred)
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to follow safety procedures for confined space and lockout/tagout (LOTO)

After you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience are a good fit. Even if this position doesn’t work out, you’ll remain in our network so recruiters can access your profile and expand your opportunities.