Chemical Blender/Operator - Resins Career Start

Alta Performance Materials group; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

401(K) plan with employer match

Job summary

ALTA Performance Materials US, LLC in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Chemical Blender/Operator to join our growing team. The role supports resin blending, materials handling and batch preparation in a safety-conscious environment.

You will operate process tanks, monitor temperatures and mixer speeds, document logs, and handle hazardous waste per guidelines. Starting pay is $20.86 per hour with medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with basic math and science;
• Previous chemical manufacturing experience a plus;
• Ability to perform physical activity and lift 30–75 lbs;
• Experience with mechanical equipment and pumps is a plus;
• On-the-job training will be provided;
• 40–50 hour work week with OT and some Saturdays;
• Forklift certification or on-site training available;
• Must wear PPE including respirator, hard hat, steel-toe boots;
• SAP experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transfer base resins and blends per procedures and maintain logs.
• Dispose of hazardous waste per laws and procedures.
• Ensure proper labeling and drum condition for shipments.
• Handle liquids and solids with required PPE and setup safety measures.
• Measure and add materials to batches for color/tinting; control temperature and mixer speeds.
• Manually add raw materials and operate forklifts for moving drums/pallets.

Skills

Basic math

Physical stamina

PPE compliance

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Job description

ALTA Performance Materials US, LLC in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Chemical Blender/Operator to join our growing team. The role supports resin blending, materials handling and batch preparation in a safety-conscious environment.

You will operate process tanks, monitor temperatures and mixer speeds, document logs, and handle hazardous waste per guidelines. Starting pay is $20.86 per hour with medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a robust 401(k) plan.