Chemical Operator

Fuchs Lubricants Co.; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Benefits package

Career growth

Job summary

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is seeking a LUBRODAL Chemical Operator for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) to help produce high-performance lubricants. You will weigh materials, mix batches, and ensure proper transfer of products under safety-first policies.

The role requires at least two years in manufacturing, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and solid math skills. SAP familiarity is a plus, and occasional overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two plus years of manufacturing/plant operations experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow batch ticket instructions.
• Work with limited supervision.
• Batch making/compounding experience a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weighing and/or metering raw materials into the mixing tank.
• Mixing raw materials to create finished product.
• Transfer finished product to shipping containers.
• Regular inspections of ball mills.
• Review batch tickets to determine graphite quantity.
• Follow SOPs for loading/unloading ball mills.
• Verify raw material consumption via SAP.

Skills

Material handling

Batch processing

SAP experience

Basic math skills

Physical strength

Batch tickets

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Why FUCHS? Because Your Success Moves Us.

At FUCHS, we believe in empowering people to grow, innovate, and thrive. Our culture is built on trust, respect, integrity, and creativity-and we back it up with real opportunities for development, a strong work/life balance, and the freedom to make an impact. When you join FUCHS, you're not just taking a job-you're launching a career.

Salary:

FUCHS offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00 per hour, but actual compensation will vary depending upon a new hire's experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Work Schedule:

Position availability is for 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM). Flexibility may be required to support production needs, including occasional overtime.

Your Responsibilities:

Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a team that keeps industries running? As a LUBRODAL Chemical Operator, you'll play a key role in creating high-performance lubricants that power everything from cars to wind turbines. You'll work in a fast-paced, safety-first environment where your contributions truly matter. The LUBRODAL Operator's responsibilities include:

• Weighing and/or metering raw materials into mixing tank.
• Mixing raw materials into mixing tank to make finished product.
• Transferring finished product from mixing tank into proper shipping container.
• Regular inspections of the ball mills.
• Reviewing of the batch tickets to determine the type and quantity of graphite to be ground.
• Following standard operating procedures for loading and unloading the ball mills.
• Verification of raw material consumption via SAP.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two plus years of previous manufacturing/plant operations experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow simple batch ticket instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Work with limited supervision and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Batch making and/or compounding experience a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.

What You'll Get:

• A dynamic, supportive team environment
• Competitive pay and shift differential
• Comprehensive benefits package (details here: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits)
• Career growth in a global company that values your ideas and initiative

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).