Chemical Operator

ZipRecruiter; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Chemical Operator in Montreal. The role involves operating equipment, ensuring safety, and processing chemicals to produce high-quality products. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, motivated, and possess a high school diploma. Join a team committed to environmental protection and community support.

Benefits

Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plans

Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents

Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Chemical manufacturing or laboratory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates and controls equipment in manufacturing.
• Processes raw materials using chemical reactions.
• Maintains safety and housekeeping in operating areas.

Skills

Safety commitment

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, seeking, and adapting? Are you a positive and passionate problem solver that finds purpose in truly making a difference in the world? As a Chemical Operator, you’ll help manufacture chemicals that clean the earth and protect people.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Permanganate Shift Supervisors, the Chemical Operator will:

• Safely and effectively operates and controls equipment and instrumentation in the assigned manufacturing unit in normal and emergency situations
• Maintains and monitors process equipment in accordance with established procedures and processes.
• Maintains and improves safety in the unit and is responsible for housekeeping in operating areas.
• Receives and processes raw materials using chemical reactions and manufacturing operations to produce finished products at the specified quality level
• Supports and adheres to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care and applicable regulatory requirements by protecting the environment and assuring the health, safety and security of our employees, customers, suppliers, and our community.
• Performs additional work as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The right candidate will be a safety-focused, motivated individual who can work both independently and as a team. Your qualifications ideally include:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays with a willingness to work overtime to support a continuous operation
• Strong commitment to safety
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Chemical manufacturing or laboratory experience or course work in chemistry, chemical engineering or the natural sciences a plus

THE COMPANY

Carus is a highly respected, family-owned company with deep roots in Illinois’ Starved Rock Country. We develop and manufacture products that clean the air, water and soil, and we are always exploring new opportunities and initiatives to expand our reach.

For over 100 years, Carus has been the employer of choice in the greater LaSalle-Peru area. Through several local outreach initiatives, we actively support our local community and STEM education.

It’s an exciting time to join the Carus team.

• The LaSalle manufacturing facility has an exciting new project that will enhance our capabilities.
• The Belmont location has just expanded to include a dedicated on-site logistics group.
• The Peru business headquarters is undergoing a full office renovation.
• We have a new strategy to accelerate growth and are executing at a high level.
• We are rooted in history but focused on the future!

THE PERKS

Employees enjoy incredible work life balance and exceptional benefits.

• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plans as well as company-paid basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees and their dependents.
• Employee engagement, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and STEM education initiatives.

Want to learn more about Carus? Visit www.carusllc.com or check us out on Facebook @carusllc.

Carus is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/AAP/

Company: Carus