Operator (D)

About the role

The Operator (D) is responsible for performing foundational production support tasks while learning basic manufacturing processes and safety procedures. This entry-level role assists with general labor activities, material handling, and housekeeping, while developing the skills needed to operate equipment and advance within the production team. The position plays a key role in supporting overall plant operations and building a strong foundation for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform foundational production support tasks
• Assist with general labor activities
• Material handling
• Housekeeping
• Operate equipment
• Develop skills for advancing within the production team
• Support overall plant operations
• Build a strong foundation for career growth

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 0–1 year of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or general labor environments preferred
• Must be capable of learning the duties of a worker in a chemical plant environment
• Must be capable of operating a forklift, filling drums with resin to the exact weights, loading chemicals into reactors and making small batches
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, drive a forklift, climb, and walk
• Must be capable of operating a forklift inside and outside of the plant moving drums and pallets of raw materials safely
• Must be capable of filling drums of finished materials and moving these drums from the filling location to the warehouse
• Must be capable of reading and understanding written instructions for labeling and stencils on drums
• Must be capable of hearing a variety of warnings such as the fire alarm, kettle high temperature alarm, forklift horns, thermal oxidizer alarms, etc.
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator for completing tasks where dusts or other hazards are present
• General and extensive housekeeping
• Receives training for operator trainee tasks
• Must be able to learn and demonstrate understanding of policies and procedures for hazardous waste accumulation, container labeling and marking, container storage, recycling and waste minimization, and emergency response roles in the facility
• Performs other duties as assigned by management
• Punctuality and regularity of attendance are job requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 0–1 year of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or general labor environments preferred
• Must be capable of learning the duties of a worker in a chemical plant environment
• Must be capable of operating a forklift, filling drums with resin to the exact weights, loading chemicals into reactors and making small batches
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, drive a forklift, climb, and walk
• Must be capable of operating a forklift inside and outside of the plant moving drums and pallets of raw materials safely
• Must be capable of filling drums of finished materials and moving these drums from the filling location to the warehouse
• Must be capable of reading and understanding written instructions for labeling and stencils on drums
• Must be capable of hearing a variety of warnings such as the fire alarm, kettle high temperature alarm, forklift horns, thermal oxidizer alarms, etc.
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator for completing tasks where dusts or other hazards are present
• General and extensive housekeeping
• Receives training for operator trainee tasks
• Must be able to learn and demonstrate understanding of policies and procedures for hazardous waste accumulation, container labeling and marking, container storage, recycling and waste minimization, and emergency response roles in the facility
• Performs other duties as assigned by management
• Punctuality and regularity of attendance are job requirements

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or general labor environments
• Ability to learn and perform duties in a chemical plant environment
• Ability to operate a forklift, fill drums, load chemicals, make small batches
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, drive a forklift, climb, walk
• Ability to read and understand written instructions for labeling and stencils on drums
• Ability to hear various warnings and wear a respirator
• General and extensive housekeeping skills
• Ability to learn and demonstrate understanding of hazardous waste policies and procedures
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned
• Punctuality and regularity of attendance

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodations provided by the Company

Pay

$24.21 per hour, Monday - Thursday nights, 7:00pm - 7:15 am

Schedule

Monday - Thursday nights, 7:00pm - 7:15 am

IP Corporation

IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing organization with over 70 years of stability, innovation, and growth. Headquartered in Minnesota, IP Corporation supports a portfolio of operating companies that manufacture and distribute resins, gel coats, composite materials, and specialty polymer solutions used across a wide range of industrial applications. Our operating companies—Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites, HK Research, and Molding Products—work together to deliver technical expertise, high-quality products, and long-term partnerships to customers around the world. We are known for our customer-first mindset, strong technical capabilities, and collaborative culture built on trust and continuous improvement.