Chemical Batch Operator – Safe, Precise Production

Element Solutions; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Element Solutions, MAES Team, seeks a chemical operator to manufacture and blend chemical batches in a controlled environment, adhering to SOPs and safety regulations. You will operate reactors, tanks, pumps, meters, and other equipment, ensuring accurate materials handling and strict quality control.

Training and development opportunities are offered. You will contribute to continuous improvement, maintain logs, arrange packaging, and coordinate with the lab for analysis, while following ISO

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ years of applicable experience in batch production, chemical blending
• Experience with sulfide or cyanide gold reaction processes or other precious metals products
• Experience working in a clean-room environment
• Forklift certification and Hazardous Waste Operations certification preferable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information clearly

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to manufacture chemical batches following SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Process, purify, and chemically fabricate products through batch operations
• Handle liquids and solids including pumping, weighing, and measuring ingredients
• Weigh, measure, and verify raw materials and finished products for correct ingredients and inventory
• Package, label, and box finished products per SOPs
• Locate materials in the warehouse and transport to manufacturing areas using a forklift
• Collect process samples and coordinate with laboratory personnel for analysis
• Maintain log sheets (batch tickets, packaging sheets, pH calibration, equipment inspections)
• Package and label hazardous waste containers
• Operate equipment and follow ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements and OHSA 18001 standards
• Communicate with shift leader on safety, production, quality, and operational issues; participate in shift meetings
• Train other chemical operators on operations, processes, and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Element Solutions, MAES Team, seeks a chemical operator to manufacture and blend chemical batches in a controlled environment, adhering to SOPs and safety regulations. You will operate reactors, tanks, pumps, meters, and other equipment, ensuring accurate materials handling and strict quality control.

Training and development opportunities are offered. You will contribute to continuous improvement, maintain logs, arrange packaging, and coordinate with the lab for analysis, while following ISO