Chemical Operator I Job

Arkema Inc

United States, South Carolina, Piedmont

Oct 22, 2026

Internal Job Description

Chemical Operator 1

POSITION SUMMARY

Preform operator duties at the Ashland, Ohio facility.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING.

Must follow all Safety Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Corporate/Plant Policies and Laws always.
Be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
Safely operate an industrial lift truck (sit down and stand up)
Compounding and staging of raw materials.
Blending of chemicals and powders
Charging liquid chemicals and powders to mixers
Monitoring mixers during mixing and reaction
Use of distributed control systems to control and monitor process.
Labeling and filling containers with product
Take samples of powder and liquids to ensure product quality, stage empty containers, maintain satisfactory housekeeping standards, prepare equipment for maintenance.
Safely handling industrial chemicals using established safe plant procedures and processes
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, hard hat, steel toed boots, etc.
Accurately completing shop floor paperwork in both written and electronic format
Use of computerized MRP system.
Participate in company safety meetings and training.
Work 2nd or 3rd shift
Work frequent overtime (12 hour shifts)

IN ORDER TO BE QUALIFIED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

Must have a high school Diploma or equivalent.
Must be safety conscious, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
Minimum of one year of hands-on manufacturing experience desired; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
Must be computer literate and have good math skills.
Good communication skills.
Pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

THE FOLLOWING SKILL SETS ARE PREFERRED BY THE BUSINESS UNIT: