Production Chemical Operators

About Ethox Chemicals Ethox Chemicals is a privately held chemical manufacturing company with 190+ employees and part of the long-established Syntha Group. Founded in 1938, the company has built its reputation since 1968 on delivering quality chemical products and personalized customer service. The Syntha Group spans five subsidiaries and focuses on innovation, custom manufacturing, and strong customer partnerships across formulation, R&D, sales, and distribution.

Ethox Chemicals is launching a new 17‑acre chemical manufacturing facility in Pasadena, Texas, and is hiring Production Chemical Operators at multiple skill levels (A Tech, B Tech, and C Tech). This is an exciting opportunity to join a startup plant team and help build a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence from day one.

The Production Chemical Operators are responsible for safely handling, processing, and manufacturing chemical products in accordance with established procedures, safety standards, and production schedules. Operators will work with reactors, mixers, pumps, tanks, packaging equipment, and automated control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. All operators are expected to strictly adhere to safety protocols, follow SOPs, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to a strong team‑based environment.

Shift: Standard 1st shift business hours for the first 3–4 months, then transition to a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule.

Pay: C Techs starting at $27+, B Techs starting at $31+, A Techs starting at $37+.

• Safely handle, mix, and process chemicals in accordance with SOPs and production parameters
• Transfer raw materials and finished products into and out of drums, totes, tankers, and railcars (may require lifting over 55 lb.)
• Connect and manage chemical hoses to pumps, reactors, tanks, and transport vessels
• Operate mixers, reactors, pumps, valves, filters, scales, and packaging equipment
• Review raw material labels to verify correct weight, type, and batch/lot numbers before charging
• Monitor production parameters and take samples for quality control testing
• Read and understand work orders, safety regulations, and quality procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely production and shift documentation
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move drums, totes, and pallets
• Maintain housekeeping and organization in assigned areas
• Follow all PPE and safety requirements
• Respond appropriately to plant emergencies in accordance with company policy
• Identify and report equipment defects in the EAM system

• Operates equipment in assigned production areas including tank farm, warehouse, and packaging
• Supports wastewater pretreatment and process water operations
• Assists in loading/unloading and eliminates delays through strong teamwork
• Completes required SOP certifications for C‑level operations
• Preferred Experience:
  
  1–2 years in a chemical or manufacturing environment

• Executes production plans safely and efficiently under direction of an A Technician
• Operates reactors, filters, valves, and pumps in accordance with SOPs
• Assists in training and development of new operators
• Completes C and B SOP certifications
• Preferred Experience:
  
  1–4 years in chemical manufacturing

• Transfers ethylene and propylene oxide using DCS systems and safe work practices
• Supports execution of production plans and helps set workflow pace
• Coaches and mentors team members to ensure compliance and systems‑based operations
• Completes documentation related to oxide movement and alarm response
• Assists Manufacturing Manager with incident follow‑up and SOP revisions
• Responds to Haz Mat releases or spills as needed
• Leads by example in attendance, safety, and work ethic
• Preferred Experience:
  
  5+ years in chemical manufacturing,
  
  Experience with Delta
  
  V or similar DCS systems and Chempax preferred

• High School Diploma required
• Continuing education or technical training preferred
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred (level dependent)
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow complex…