Chemical Operator

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

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Provides technical support to engineers to achieve improvements in cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety and compliance of production and operations processes | Monitors instruments and equipment and collects operating data, including calibration, inspection, testing and repair activities, to assist in making on-line adjustments to instruments, equipment or products | Analyzes and resolves malfunctions and deviations of instruments and control systems to identify and resolve problems | Conducts analyses and prepares reports using metrics from salvage tracking, trending, reporting and root-cause analyses | Maintains process designs to optimize process and facility use while conforming to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Chemical Operator is responsible for safely preparing, weighing, charging, mixing, and processing raw materials according to established procedures in a chemical manufacturing environment. This role ensures batches are mixed to specification, equipment is operated safely, documentation is accurate, and production targets are met. Chemical Operator follows strict safety, quality, and housekeeping standards and works closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

To be successful in the role, Operator III needs to be safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast paced, process-driven environment. Located at our Fort Scott, KS site, Operator III reports to the Plant Manager with direction given by the Operator Lead.

A Chemical Operator is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Independently measures, stages, and charges raw materials, chemicals, and additives according to batch sheets, formulas, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all Production lines.
• Operates mixers, blenders, reactors, pumps, scales, and related processing equipment.
• Monitors and adjusts mixing parameters (speed, temperature, time, viscosity, pH, etc.) to meet product specifications.
• Records process information and maintain accurate batch documentation.

• Starts, operates, monitors, and shuts down equipment safely in accordance with training and established procedures.
• Inspects equipment for abnormalities and takes care of any Maintenance issues.
• Performs basic equipment cleaning and changeover tasks as required.
• Follows lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when necessary.

• Follows all plant safety rules, PPE requirements, chemical handling procedures, and environmental guidelines.
• Handles hazardous materials in accordance with SDS requirements and training.
• Participates in safety meetings, inspections, and incident reporting.
• Maintains a clean, organized workspace using 5S and housekeeping standards.

• Performs inprocess…