Entry Level Chemical Operator

Vacancy Name

Entry Level Chemical Operator

VN672

Operations

Zeeland

Full-Time

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities.

The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

The Entry-Level Chemical Operator is responsible for performing all functions necessary for the manufacturing of finished products. The Entry-Level Chemical Operator performs a variety of tasks related to shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks, handling hazardous chemicals, packaging finished products and general duties assigned within the facility which are necessary to ensure efficiency within overall operations. This role serves as an entry level role in learning the overall site operations and offers growth into a Chemical Operator for the facility.

• Ensures workplace safety by participating in the Behavior Based Safety Observations while practicing and following all site safety policies, guidelines, and procedures

• Complies with all Aurorium Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Documents work according to FDA regulations

• Packages, drums, and loads chemicals safely and efficiently

• Includes filling drums or other containers to proper weight (both manually and using automated equipment), using proper labeling, etc.

• Handles disposal of all hazardous waste properly and in accordance with policies to ensure compliance

• Achieves production needs and goals consistently while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime

• Adheres to all Aurorium Standard Operating Procedures

• Operates forklift truck to move and stack filled drums or containers

• Maintains detailed records and documents shift information on the Standard Work form completed daily

• Performs daily activities independently with minimal supervision while maintaining communication with the Operating Team Leader (OTL)

• Assists in cross‑training team members and co‑workers as needed

• Understands and executes Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events

• Maintains outstanding housekeeping and 5S

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem‑solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Additional IATA Certification, IMDG Certification or DOT preferred

• 1 year of experience in a chemical or manufacturing plant preferred
• Experience wearing required PPE including safety glasses, hard hat,…