Job Description

Job Title: Chemical Operator

Job Description

The Chemical Operator monitors and operates chemical processing equipment, handles raw materials and finished products, and performs basic analytical testing to support safe and efficient plant operations. This role works with tanks, trucks, rail cars, and material handling equipment while maintaining strict safety, quality, and housekeeping standards in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tank levels using indicators, gauge glasses, measuring tapes, and related equipment to ensure accurate and safe operation.
• Load and unload trucks, including making proper tank connections and verifying accurate vehicle weights.
• Load and unload rail cars in accordance with established operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform basic analytical testing such as pH, density, and alkalinity measurements to verify product quality and process conditions.
• Adjust gas flow to maintain proper evaporator temperatures and collect evaporator samples as required.
• Operate forklifts and loaders safely and efficiently to move raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Charge solid raw materials from bags, supersacks, drums, and bulk storage systems into the process as specified.
• Fill drums and tote containers to specified weights, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation where required.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the plant, keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all safety policies and procedures and follow safe work practices at all times.
• Ensure personal safety by adhering to plant safety requirements, including the proper use of tools, equipment, and protective practices.
• Identify and address unsafe actions or conditions to protect coworkers, equipment, and facility assets.
• Demonstrate full competency in the use of tools and instruments required to perform job duties.
• Apply basic process chemistry knowledge, including understanding the properties of acids, bases, and solvents during daily operations.
• Understand which raw materials are required for specific process steps and ensure correct materials are used.
• Understand tank sequencing and tank contents throughout processing operations to support safe and efficient production flow.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall plant operations and team objectives.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on chemical processing or chemical production experience.
• Experience operating forklifts and similar material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to perform basic analytical testing, including pH, density, and alkalinity measurements.
• Working knowledge of basic process chemistry, including the properties of acids, bases, and solvents.
• Ability to monitor tank levels using gauges, indicators, and measuring devices.
• Capability to load and unload trucks and rail cars following established procedures.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting as required in a production and material handling environment.
• Competence in using tools and instruments required for plant operations.
• Strong commitment to following safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a higher-noise, industrial environment and around outdoor elements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with mixing, batching, and compounding processes in a production environment.
• Ability to understand and follow written operating procedures and work instructions.
• Attention to detail when filling containers to specified weights and verifying measurements.
• Strong awareness of housekeeping standards and maintaining clean, orderly work areas.
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing unsafe actions or conditions.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and facility.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that invests in your growth through structured training and clear career development opportunities. The organization supports internal advancement, giving you the chance to build a long-term career while expanding your skills in chemical operations. You will work in an environment that values safety, continuous learning, and promoting from within.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial plant environment that includes both indoor and outdoor work areas. You will work in conditions that reflect the outside elements, including hot, dry, wet, snowy, or rainy weather. The facility has a higher noise level typical of chemical and production operations, and you will regularly work around processing equipment, tanks, trucks, rail cars, forklifts, and loaders. The position involves physical activity and heavy lifting as part of daily tasks.

This is a Permanent position based out of West Memphis, AR.

The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $62400.00/yr.

- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision - Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability for all full time employees - Competitive pay - Opportunity for overtime - 401K retirement savings plan with Company match - Paid Time Off - Paid Company Holidays

This is a fully onsite position in West Memphis,AR.

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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