Chemical Material Handling Operator 00 Shift Differential

Chemical Material Handling Operator - $25.95/hour + $1.00 Shift Differential

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: CHEMM
013486

• Posted :
  May 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Chemical Material Handling Operator - 3rd Shift ($25.95hr. + $1.00 shift differential)

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for an experienced Chemical Material Handling Operator to be based out of Harvey, IL approximately 30 miles south of Downtown Chicago. The job will be 3rd shift jobs (11pm-7am), M-F, occasional Saturdays. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, this person will be responsible for handling and processing various chemical and physical waste materials. They will also be responsible for emptying all scrap and paper hoppers along with operating the locomotive.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience driving a Forklift. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Safely operate an industrial lift truck that may have various material handling attachments.
• Safely operate various manual and mechanical material handling devices.
• Be responsible for all movements of chemicals and waste storage.
• Be able to identify, classify, and separate various materials by sight, smell or simple chemical testing.
• Maintain an inventory of raw chemicals and waste.
• Operate waste water pre-treatment unit to process various types of waste water.
• Change and/or clean waster water pre-treatment unit pumps and filters as required.
• Remove and dump all scrap and paper hoppers.
• Supply mills with any chemicals needed.
• Supply mills with zinc as needed and remove drums of scarfing and zinc dross.
• Move railcars as required and prepare for loading and/or return to railroad.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to pass the post offer employment process with drug screen.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Show progress and/or complete job specific training.
• Be well-versed in Atkore's Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.
• Gain a basic understanding of required duties and job expectations.

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