Chemical Operator

ACTalent; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

HSA (Health Spending Account)

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Chemical Operator for a contract-to-hire role based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The position requires operating chemical equipment, following batch sheets, and weighing materials precisely, with onsite work at Milwaukee, WI.

Responsibilities include handling hazardous materials, performing arithmetic for material quantities, and conducting quality checks on products and materials. Eligible benefits and onsite work details are provided by ACTalent.

Qualifications

• Operate chemical compounding equipment.
• Follow batch sheets and document data.
• Weigh raw materials accurately.
• Safely handle hazardous materials and waste.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical compounding equipment to achieve desired chemical reactions.
• Follow batch sheets closely and document all relevant data.
• Use measuring equipment to weigh raw materials accurately.
• Safely handle and dispose of regulated waste, wastewater, and hazardous materials.
• Perform basic arithmetic to ensure correct material amounts and percentages.
• Conduct quality control checks on finished products, in-process materials, and raw materials.

Job description

Job Title: Chemical Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical compounding equipment to achieve desired chemical reactions.
• Follow batch sheets closely and document all relevant data.
• Use measuring equipment to weigh raw materials accurately.
• Safely handle and dispose of regulated waste, wastewater, and hazardous materials.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations to ensure correct material amounts and percentages.
• Conduct quality control checks on finished products, in-process materials, and raw materials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.25 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.