Chemical Blender/Operator - 4AM Shift, Growth in Composites

ALTA Performance Materials; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

ALTA Performance Materials in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Chemical Blender/Operator to join our growing team. You will transfer base resins to blends, monitor process tanks, and ensure quality per procedures in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing setting.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and willingness to work 4 AM starts with possible OT. We offer starting pay of $20.86/hour, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with basic math and science knowledge.
• Previous chemical manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform physical activity and lift 30-75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Transfer base resins to make blends in process tanks per procedures, maintaining logs and measurements.
• Dispose of hazardous and contaminated waste per plant procedures.
• Ensure hazardous waste shipments comply with laws and maintain related logs.
• Safely handle materials using PPE and follow safety procedures.
• Use scales and measuring devices to add color/tint to batches and monitor safety protocols.
• Manually add raw materials and control temperature and mixer speeds.
• Operate forklift to move drums/pallets and perform daily forklift checks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Math & science basics

SAP experience

Forklift operation

Word processing/spreadsheet

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pumps

Compressors

Forklift training

Job description

ALTA Performance Materials in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Chemical Blender/Operator to join our growing team. You will transfer base resins to blends, monitor process tanks, and ensure quality per procedures in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing setting.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and willingness to work 4 AM starts with possible OT. We offer starting pay of $20.86/hour, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.