Chemical Operator

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We are seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Chemical Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining chemical processing equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency throughout production. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, laboratory procedures, and materials handling, contributing to the seamless production of high‑quality chemical products. This position offers an engaging environment where safety protocols and precision are paramount, supporting our commitment to excellence in chemical manufacturing.

Rotating Shifts per week – work on one shift per week and then rotate to the other shift the next week – Monday – Friday.

• 1st shift - 7am - 3:30 pm
• 2nd shift - 3pm - 11:30 pm
• 3rd shift - 11pm - 7:30 am

The primary focus of this job is to perform the production duties assigned by the Production Manager.

• Off‑load product from bulk container to bulk storage.
• Package product from bulk storage into drums and totes.
• Assure all fittings and closures are secure.
• Affix proper labels to finish goods and raw materials.
• Be able to read, understand, and abide by SDS.
• Understand NFPA and HMIS labeling system.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the production facility.
• Miscellaneous maintenance on industrial equipment, e.g. handling wrenches, etc.
• Drive forklift.
• Load pallets of drums onto truck trailers with forklift.
• Follow instructions of lead chemical operator and supervisor.
• Calculate using basic mathematics.
• Operate Human Machine Interface Computer.
• Responsible for own actions in a chemical environment as it relates to the safety of others.
• Run the ALAR wastewater system.
• Make confined space entries.

• Level – Minimum high‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree – Associate’s degree strongly preferred.

• 1+ years of Microsoft Excel experience including expertise with advanced functions such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Experience working in a heavy industrial chemical environment.
• US citizenship or permanent resident visa required due to export controls regulations.

• Be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Abide and follow all safety procedures.
• Wear personal safety equipment provided by the company (gloves, safety goggles, hard hat, safety shoes) at all times.
• If vision is corrected, eyeglasses must be worn with the proper side shields.
• Be able to lift up to 75 pounds numerous times a day.
• Achieve and maintain a forklift license.
• Basic mathematics including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percent calculations.
• Work in work clothing: long sleeve shirt, pants (no shorts, tee shirts).
• Effectively communicate using radios.