Chemical Operator

Kelly; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Direct hire

Team-oriented environment

Experience with advanced equipment

Job summary

Kelly is hiring a Chemical Production Operator in Georgetown, SC for a direct hire. The role offers a pay range of $24-27/hr based on skills and experience and a rotating 12-hour schedule with 3 or 4 shifts per week.

You will operate production equipment, load materials, perform weighing, and ensure safety and quality in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include operating reactors, dryers, hoppers, and packaging tech; following SOPs, monitoring process parameters, and using control

Qualifications

• Have prior production or chemical manufacturing experience (highly preferred).
• Read, speak, understand, and follow written instructions in English.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate and control process equipment such as reactors, dryers, hoppers, packaging technology, valves and vents.
• Load and stage raw materials to production equipment and areas.
• Perform weighing operations, including gross vs net weight calculations.
• Package intermediates and final products using automated and manual equipment.
• Follow batch sheet SOPs and quality standards, monitoring cycle time, temperature, flow rate, and materials.
• Use computer and control room systems to direct processes and/or people.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment per OSHA standards.
• Perform quality control sampling of in-process materials.

Job description

Chemical Production Operator | Direct Hire | Georgetown, SC | $24-27/hr. based on skills and experience | Rotating 12-hour schedule - work only 3 or 4 shifts per week

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Chemical Production Operator to work directly with a specialty manufacturing organization in Georgetown, SC. This is a direct hire opportunity. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Why you should apply to be a Chemical Production Operator:

• Competitive pay rate based on your skills and experience
• Direct hire opportunity with a stable, industry-leading organization
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on safety and innovation
• Gain valuable experience operating advanced chemical production equipment

What's a typical day as a Chemical Production Operator? You'll be:

• Operating and controlling process equipment such as reactors, dryers, hoppers, packaging technology, valves, and vents
• Loading and staging raw materials to production equipment and production areas
• Performing weighing operations, including gross vs net weight calculations
• Packaging intermediates and final products using both automated and manual equipment
• Following batch sheet SOPs and quality standards, including monitoring cycle time, temperature, flow rate, and raw materials
• Using computer and control room systems to direct processes and/or people
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment per company and OSHA standards
• Performing quality control sampling of in-process materials

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have previous experience in a production or chemical manufacturing environment (highly preferred)
• Are able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends
• Can read, speak, understand, and follow written instructions in English
• Have basic computer skills (Word, Excel preferred)
• Are comfortable working in environments with moving mechanical parts and chemicals, and occasionally outdoors
• Are able to follow OSHA standards for wearing a respirator (must be clean-shaven except for a mustache)
• Have previous forklift experience (preferred)
• Are able to work overtime as needed
• Can follow safety procedures for confined space and lockout/tagout (LOTO)

What happens next

Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry—even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.