Chemical Operator

allnex; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coatings company as a Chemical Operator and be part of a dedicated team focused on innovation and sustainability. In this role, you'll operate manufacturing processes safely and efficiently, ensuring high-quality production while driving improvements through automation. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the production of coatings that protect our world. If you are passionate about chemistry and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) with matching contributions

$2.00 shift differential for off-shifts

Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Annual Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment and chemical process knowledge preferred.
• Fluent English skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the unit while complying with health and environmental standards.
• Monitor operations and record data accurately.

Skills

Manufacturing Environment Experience

Chemical Process Knowledge

Controls System Operation

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Automated Systems

Safety Equipment

Job description

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Job Details

• Wage Range: $26/hr. - $40/hr. Starting wage will depend on knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Rotating, every three weeks, 8-hour shifts (7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm, 11:00pm – 7am)
• Must be able to work weekends, overtime and holidays
• Benefits: 401(k)/matching contributions, $2.00 shift differential for off-shifts, vacation and insurance (medical, dental, vision, life and disability), annual bonus plan.

Position Overview

As a Chemical Operator at allnex, you will be part of our manufacturing teams who are safely producing our products in an environmentally responsible manner. You will join us in one of our control rooms and will be driving process improvement through innovation and automation. This includes, but is not limited to charging raw materials to reactors remotely, monitoring key parameters of the chemical process like temperature and pressure. Successful candidates will be required to work shifts and contribute on a team in a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• The safe operation of the unit, compliance with health requirements and protection of the environment.
• Ensuring production of material meets strict quality standards.
• Confirm production run is set up in accordance with established procedures and processes.
• Verify preventative measures are in place to maintain operating efficiency and equipment integrity.
• Monitoring operations, recording data, and completing work instructions.
• Work with the supervisor to address issues and report production incidents & unsafe conditions.
• Work with team members and train junior operators to ensure team objectives are met in a safe and efficient manner.
• Accurately transfer shift information, between shifts.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment / chemical process knowledge, preferred.
• Prior experience running a controls system, preferred.
• Fluent English skills, required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to make entries in automated systems
• Basic safety awareness
• Basic understanding of mathematics

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of standing, walking and sitting
• Ability to wear certified safety equipment, as required
• Lifting capability of up to 50 pounds / 22kg
• Ability to climb ladders / stairs

We Offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact! Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

www.allnex.com