Chemical Production Operator
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering
Chemical Production Operator (R&D Department)
New Castle, DE | Permanent | 12 Hour Rotating Shifts
The Production Operator is responsible for performing all manufacturing activities within all EHS, quality, and corporate guidelines.
They independently manage manufacturing activities and priorities, follow all appropriate training programs, comply with all documentation within the department (SOPs, process logs), and effectively communicate with other operators, supervision, and other departments.
They perform routine manufacturing cleanouts and equipment changeovers, monitor in‑process and post‑batch data, and operate the process control systems to effectively run the plant. A strong understanding of process chemistry and equipment, including potential problem analysis, is critical to ensuring high‑quality dispersion is produced safely and cost efficiently.
This position reports to the Work Station Manager and supports 24/7 manufacturing on rotating shifts.
Qualifications- 2 to 5 years manufacturing experience preferably within a chemical environment
- Proven ability and desire to learn new processes and operate them independently and correctly
- Strong understanding of EHS requirements associated with chemical manufacturing
- Experience using Standard Work Processes and Operational Discipline Principles
- Good understanding of GMP with regard to printing ink and dispersion manufacturing
- Solid basis of knowledge in Continuous Improvement tools and problem solving
- Demonstrated teamwork skills and actions
- Effectively manage conflict, be continuously alert, proactive and capable of responding to any problems within the range of responsibility
- Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations as required by process instructions to ensure accurate additions of raw materials
- Ability to learn and effectively use automation systems such as PLC, HMI panels, etc. to operate the process
- Basic knowledge of MS Office and other computer tools for word processing, spreadsheets, and other computer‑based tasks
- Understanding of Quality Systems and ISO registrations
- Batch production experience
- Process control and HMI usage familiarity
- Experience with mechanical equipment such as pumps, filters, mills, centrifuge, packout equipment
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