Chemical Maintenance 1st Shift

About the role

We are a metal-finishing processor seeking a Chemical Maintenance employee to help keep our production tanks properly maintained and ready for operation. This is a physical, hands-on position performed primarily in the shop. Expect to get dirty, operate a forklift, move chemical drums, and add chemicals to production tanks. The lab technician performs the testing; you use those results and established instructions to make the required chemical additions. This position is a good fit for someone with hazardous waste or industrial chemical-handling experience, or someone with a strong practical understanding of chemistry who enjoys physical work. Applicants with a basic chemistry degree, including recent graduates, are welcome. An advanced degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Make chemical additions to production tanks based on lab testing results and established procedures.
• Verify the correct chemical, tank, and quantity before making an addition.
• Operate a forklift and use appropriate equipment to move chemical drums and supplies.
• Follow chemical-handling, storage, labeling, and waste-handling procedures.
• Read and follow work instructions and Safety Data Sheets.
• Complete required records accurately.
• Keep chemical storage and work areas clean and organized.
• Communicate with the lab technician and production team about tank maintenance needs.
• Stop and ask for guidance when a chemical, instruction, or condition is unclear.

Requirements

• Previous hazardous waste, industrial chemical-handling, or related experience; or chemistry education that provides a strong foundation for safe chemical handling.
• Understanding of chemical compatibility and the risks of mixing incompatible chemicals.
• Ability to follow procedures carefully without guessing, taking shortcuts, or making unauthorized substitutions.
• Comfort working around industrial chemicals while following required safety practices.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow chemical labels, safety instructions, and work procedures.
• Basic math skills to understand quantities, measurements, and chemical-addition instructions.
• Willingness to operate a forklift and complete required training.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to report ready to work for the full scheduled shift.
• A steady work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to perform physical shop work.

Physical requirements

• Stand and walk for much of a 10-hour shift.
• Bend, reach, push, pull, and handle materials throughout the workday.
• Move and position chemical drums using appropriate handling equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Work in a production environment where tasks can be dirty and physically demanding.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• NICE Healthcare at $0 employee cost when enrolled in the Company’s medical plan, including covered visits, medications, labs, and other services
• 401(k) with Company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Attendance Reward of up to $50/week
• Profit Sharing of up to $4,800/year
• Four-day regular workweek, with opportunities for Friday overtime

Pay

Starting pay: $28.00/hour + DOQ. Annual base pay: $58,240. Potential overtime: up to $21,840/year. Attendance Reward: up to $2,600/year ($50/week). Profit Sharing: up to $4,800/year. Total annual earning potential: up to $87,480. Plus a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Overtime availability is based on business needs and is not guaranteed. Attendance Reward, Profit Sharing, and sign-on bonus are subject to program eligibility and requirements.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. + overtime as needed. Full-time. Four-day regular workweek with opportunities for Friday overtime.