Chemical Specialist in La Grange, Illinois

Chemical Specialist

We are in search of a Chemical Specialist to join our growing team. This role will interact directly with customers in the Food Service, Laundry and Food Processing industries. Responsibilities include assisting in promoting product and system solutions, train both customers and co-workers on the proper use and procedures of products/equipment and provide prompt, personal and reliable services to meet customer needs.

You will assist/lead installing laundry, ware wash and Food processing dispensing systems. You will develop relationships with customers as well as your Co-Workers on the sales team to create a seamless organization for the customer. You will be responsible for assigned customers to service "route" on a regularly scheduled basis.

Responsibilities include:

• Install, maintain and repair dispensing equipment as well as demonstrate safe equipment use, ensuring that the equipment is fully operational.
• Install commercial dish machines as required
• Independently understand your customer's cleaning needs in order to proactively identify solutions that best meet customer expectations.
• Perform skilled mechanical/electrical work to troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, repair, modify, and install machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe, and electrical systems
• Follow specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings. These duties shall be performed using hand tools, power tools, industrial equipment, measuring and testing instruments
• Working knowledge and understanding of HAZMAT, MSDS, EPA, and OSHA requirements.
• Know and explain the hazards associated with specific types of products, equipment and tools.
• Use appropriate tools for the job and comply with all company safety policies. Wear all the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required or necessary, know proper reporting of an accident or emergency.
• Always operate all equipment and/or machinery correctly and safely
• Assist outside vendors and/or contractors by providing information or lending assistance for work conducted at specified locations

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Communication Proficiency
• Organizational Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Project Management
• Technical Capacity
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Collaboration Skills
• Working with Various tools

Compensation & Benefits The pay range for this role is $28 - $38 per hour. This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

About Imperial Brady:
Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, food service, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution-delivering Supplies + Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus.

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement.

We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.