Chemical Operator

Ascensus Specialties LLC; Evans City (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Three weeks vacation

12 paid holidays

Life, AD&D, STD, LTD

Job summary

Ascensus Specialties LLC is seeking a Chemical Operator in Evans City, PA. This role offers structured career progression in a dynamic specialty chemical manufacturing setting.

The position requires flexibility to work a 24/5 or 24/7 schedule, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to operate standard hand tools and a forklift. Training provided by experienced staff and a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a 24/5 or 24/7 work environment.
• Mechanically inclined and able to work with common hand tools.
• Basic math skills and basic computer skills; follow safety practices.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and communicate effectively.
• Experience wearing PPE and working in a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• As a Chemical Operator, you'll learn to safely manufacture specialty chemical products with experienced staff.
• Follow operating procedures and site policies to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Assist in batch modifications, material handling, and equipment setup.
• Operate forklift to move packaged goods and maintain clean work areas.
• Conduct routine inspections and support senior operators as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Computer skills

Safety practices

Driver's license

Team player

Communication skills

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Chemical Operator

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Evans City, PA

Description

Looking for more than just a job? Looking for a career with real advancement opportunities?

At Ascensus Specialties, we're building the next generation of chemical manufacturing professionals. Whether you're coming from manufacturing, construction, the military, warehousing, skilled trades, automotive repair, farming, energy, or 'you're simply someone with strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Chemical Operators and begin a structured career progression designed to help employees rapidly develop their skills, increase their earning potential, and build a long-term career in specialty chemical manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

As a Chemical Operator, you'll learn how to safely manufacture specialty chemical products while working alongside experienced operators and technical experts.

Responsibilities include:

• Follows operating procedures, site standards and policies, etc. to ensure the safe and efficient operations at the site.
• Operator who receives training from others on tasks. With training is able to perform all repetitive/routine tasks without direction.
• Assists in adjusting product in the modification, conditioning of storage tanks to complete a batch and adjust material to specifications with the help of experienced operators.
• Samples products in storage tanks.
• Assists experienced operator in transferring and filtering the product from reactors to dryers or tank farm.
• Assists senior operator in handling and transferring raw materials from bulk and semi-bulk storage tanks, tote bins, drums, bags, etc. to adjust and makeup products.
• Conducts routine inspections and monitors equipment in either the MOX, PPD, Alcoholates, Boranes and cylinder processing areas.
• Utilizes forklift to move packaged goods, equipment as required.
• Maintains high level of housekeeping in assigned work areas.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

Ability to work in a 24/5 or 24/7 work environment

• Mechanically inclined and able to work with common hand tools (wrenches, ratchets, Air/battery operated tools).
• Troubleshooting skills to recognize and address minor problems and would seek help for resolution.
• Basic Math skills (add/subtract/multiple and divide, fraction to decimal conversions).
• Basic computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Office, or equivalent mail system.
• Understand the basic safe working practices.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (ie: face shields, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, clothing, etc).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Strong team player and the ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce.

Prefer:

• Experience working in a chemical/industrial manufacturing 24/7 or 24/5 environment desired
• Experience with Standard Operating Procedures/Work Orders desired.
• Ability to operate a forklift desired.
• Experience wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) including respirators desired.

Educational Requirements:

• GED/High School Diploma preferred

Physical Requirements:

This is a rotating shift position which requires the ability to work overtime and in a seven day per week environment as required.

• Must be able to work overtime, as required.
• Must be able to work outdoor and use stairways/ladders to perform tasks.
• Physical strength is required to operate manual process equipment.
• Must meet lifting requirements up to (50 lbs.) and pass physical and respiratory requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision - effective day one of employment.
• 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month, following date of hire.
  • First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar. Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
• 3 Weeks' Vacation.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD provided at no cost to employee.