Kettle Operator - Midnight Shift

About the role

Looking for energetic people who want to have a career working in our plant! Durez produces thermosetting phenolic resins and molding compounds that cover a wide range of applications and industries. We are a global organization committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations in material performance, customer service, technical expertise, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate the pilot kettle for both production and new product development, including obtaining raw materials, charging, operating, and cleaning the kettle.
• Carry out physical and chemical control tests on resins from plant production and/or experimental batches; keep records of test results and file away samples.
• Perform in‑process lab testing and associated equipment calibrations as required.
• Clean the bottom of the kettle, install new gaskets or chip the kettle if necessary.
• Stage charges at the kettle as required.
• When available, may be assigned to utility job functions as required.
• Operate forklift as instructed by supervision or as required to perform job duties.
• Keep equipment and assigned work area clean and in order.
• Prevent and contain chemical spills to ensure employee safety and protect the environment.
• Perform any supplemental duties involving the use of common skills while performing normal job functions.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform job duties as specified above.
• Must climb stairs and ladders, use hand tools & jackhammer, shovel, push & pull various non‑powered material handling equipment, operate valves, and operate forklift in a safe manner.
• Prior kettle operation experience preferred.
• Reactor experience preferred.
• Ability to arrive on time and work scheduled shifts.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage after 30 days.
• 401(k) with $1 for $1 match on the first 3% of base pay after 90 days.
• Paid time off.

Pay

Starting hourly wage: $26.43 per hour, plus a 3.5% shift differential on base rate for any hours worked. Guaranteed annual increases: $30.33 per hour after 1 year and $34.71 per hour after 2 years under the tier system.

Schedule

Full‑time midnight shift, Monday‑Friday 11:45 pm – 7:45 am (the Monday shift begins at 11:45 pm on Sunday evening). Approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime paid at time‑and‑half plus the 3.5% shift differential.