RC Chemical Operator

About the Role

The primary responsibility of this position is to operate chemical processes and equipment correctly, while meeting production goals and expectations on a consistent basis, while maintaining compliance of Environmental, Health & Safety Standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processes and equipment correctly, while meeting production goals and expectations on a consistent basis, while maintaining compliance of Environmental, Health & Safety Standards.
• Must follow SOP's/POP's and all other procedures in every detail, including safety policies.
• Participate in end of shift turnovers with ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to wear required PPE including respirators.
• Must operate equipment (for example, pumps, GLV's, filter presses, pan filters, reactors, valves, pH probes, ovens, forklifts, etc) in a reasonable and self-sustaining manner.
• Responsible for understanding basic chemical reactions and properties of chemicals within the work area.
• Responsible for handling and processing Hazardous Waste as required within the work area.
• At times may be required to wear hearing protection, and half-mask respirator, and other forms of PPE.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years experience in basic chemical operations or related experience required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and convert calculations to percentage and to metric system.
• Understand concepts involving statistics, probabilities and formula manipulation and perform basic calculations on volume, mass, atomic percentages, weight percentages, density, molecular weight of alloys and compounds and charge weights.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be assigned shifts that include evening, nights and/or weekend days.
• Able to successfully complete a background check, pre-placement physical exam and drug screen.

Schedule

• Work week: one week 3 days scheduled, 4 days off and following week 4 days scheduled, 3 days off.
• 12 hour shifts bringing you to 28 hours of overtime pay per pay check + opportunity for additional overtime.
• Rotating 3-day / 4-day and 4-day / 3-day schedules.
• Work either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday, plus every other Sunday.
• 2 weeks of PTO, 9 paid holidays, and paid sick time.
• Extended time off built into your schedule for recovery, family, and personal activities.

Pay

Permanent Pay Range Min. $22.00 Pay Range Max. $29.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Family Leave benefits.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match (fully vested at hire).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Clear pathways for career advancement.
• Opportunities to increase earnings as you build skills, certifications, and experience.
• HAZWOPER training and recertification programs to ensure employees remain compliant and prepared.
• Specialized site-specific safety training tailored to our processes, equipment, and work environments.
• A stringent, employee-focused safety program built on continuous improvement, accountability, and risk prevention.
• Proudly operating as an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified facility, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.