Operator (D)

IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing organization with over 70 years of stability, innovation, and growth. Headquartered in Minnesota, we support a portfolio of operating companies that manufacture and distribute resins, gel coats, composite materials, and specialty polymer solutions for industrial applications. Our operating companies work together to deliver technical expertise, high-quality products, and long-term partnerships to customers worldwide.

About the role

The Operator (D) performs 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift inside and outside the plant to move drums and pallets of raw materials safely, including communicating verbally with employees on different floors.
• Fill drums with finished materials and transport them from the filling location to the warehouse.
• Read and understand written instructions for labeling and stenciling drums.
• Respond to various alarms, including fire alarms, kettle high-temperature alarms, forklift horns, and thermal oxidizer alarms.
• Wear a respirator when completing tasks involving dust or other hazards.
• Maintain general and extensive housekeeping.
• Receive training for operator trainee tasks.
• Learn and demonstrate understanding of policies and procedures for hazardous waste accumulation, container labeling and marking, container storage, recycling, waste minimization, and emergency response roles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–1 year of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or general labor environments preferred.
• Capable of learning duties in a chemical plant environment.
• Capable of operating a forklift, filling drums with resin to exact weights, loading chemicals into reactors, and making small batches.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, drive a forklift, climb, and walk.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are required.

Pay

Starting pay: $24.21 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday nights, 7:00 PM – 7:15 AM.

Reasonable Accommodations

The Company complies with all disability laws. Essential job functions will not be reallocated as a reasonable accommodation unless the Company chooses to do so.