Chemical Operator

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of specialty chemistry solutions is seeking a Chemical Operator for the night shift in Bedford Park, IL. This role involves following specific work instructions, monitoring chemical processes, and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. The company values employee development and offers a range of benefits, including 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience preferred but willing to train.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follows work instructions and adds raw materials into vessels.
• Monitors gauges and adjusts controls to maintain system parameters.
• Draws samples and performs tests to ensure manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Chemical Operator - NIGHT Shift, Bedford Park

The Company

Hallstar is a leading global provider of specialty chemistry solutions. The company takes a collaborative approach to every engagement, working to understand customer businesses in order to provide not only the products that customers need, but the technical support, chemistry expertise and industry knowledge that help the customer make the most of those products.

We believe that our versatility and growth has come directly from contributions made by our team. We are committed to developing our people to their full potential in a working environment where everyone is fully engaged and valued. We offer development opportunities to further enhance business, technical and leadership skills. And as a dynamic, growing, international company we can offer a range of career opportunities.

To learn more, visit www.hallstar.com. Let’s Work Wonders

The Opportunity

We are currently in search of a Chemical Operator to join our Industrial team in Bedford Park, IL.

This position requires membership in the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Union. Starting pay rate is $26.60 per hour plus a NIGHT shift differential of $0.75 per hour for hours worked on nights.

Initial training will take place on day shift, M-F, 8am – 5pm. Upon training completion, position will move to night shift with hours of 6pm – 6am. 12 hour rotating shifts with weekends included.

Position Responsibilities Include

• Follows work instructions, procedures and product specifications; adds specified amounts of raw materials into vessels or blending tanks; sets valves to feed liquid and solid materials through equipment units.
• Sets controls in specified sequence on control panel to start automatic feed.
• Weighs out quantities of powdered or liquid chemicals, following formula sheets.
• Starts and monitors feed of solid or semi-solid materials through equipment units, such as mills, heating vessels and mixing tanks.
• Dumps pre-weighed ingredients into tanks, hoppers, or ball/continuous mills.
• Adjusts controls and valves to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels.
• Observes chemical reactions; monitors gauges, samples and data recorders; and receives notification from analytical laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments.
• Observes gauges, and instruments, turns valves, and moves controls to regulate temperatures, pressures, and flow of steam, coolant, and chemical constituents through system to effect prescribed reaction within critical limits, according to knowledge of equipment and process.
• Draws samples of product at specified stages of synthesis and performs standard tests to determine if manufacturing is proceeding efficiently and in conformity with specifications.
• Attaches hoses, pumps or transfer equipment to move completed slurry to holding area or manufacturing coating equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Three to five years related experience but willing to train. Must be able to to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Forklift experience .

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent ()

Ability to Relocate:

• Bedford Park, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person