Chemical Operator

SEPPIC; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Childbirth benefit (14 weeks)

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, sick time

Job summary

Seppic, a subsidiary of Air Liquide, seeks a Chemical Operator for night shift at the Richmond, VA site. You will follow batch records, operate GMP-compliant equipment, and contribute to process improvements. This role offers a 2-2-3 night rotation, full benefits, and opportunities for growth within a global organization.

Requirements include a high school diploma (technical preferred) and 2–3+ years in chemical manufacturing, with strong safety and math skills. Forklift experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Technical school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• 2-3+ years of experience.
• Understanding of chemical manufacturing processes.
• Safety practices knowledge.
• Math skills basics (add/sub/multiply/divide).
• Knowledge of GDP/GMP.

Responsibilities

• Follow batch records and written instructions.
• Complete documentation per GDP.
• Operate equipment per GMP.
• Perform equipment cleaning per procedures.
• Take in-process samples and analyze.
• Learn manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
• Monitor equipment performance during batches.
• Identify and report deviations.
• Report near-misses or accidents promptly.
• Maintain safe, clean workspace and communicate concerns.
• Suggest improvements to manufacturing methods.
• Join root cause investigations and 5S studies.
• Contribute to other team duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Math basics

Safety awareness

SOP literacy

GMP/GDP knowledge

Technical drawings

Computers & software

Forklift operation

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

R10098772 Chemical Operator (Open) Location:

Richmond Seppic, VA - Chemical production An Air Liquide Healthcare company, subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, Seppic has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique ingredients for over 75 years. These ingredients are used by consumers, patients, and professionals.

Worldwide, a vast team of talented women and men serve customers for health, well-being, and beauty of all. At Seppic, our vision is to help everyone enjoy a healthy life in a healthy environment.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is Hiring for a Chemical Operator in Richmond, VA!

We are looking for you! Pay: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

Schedule: 7pm - 7am on a 2-2-3 rotation (all regular hours are night shift).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start day 1.

A subsidiary of Air Liquide, Seppic has been developing, manufacturing and marketing a wide range of innovative ingredients for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and veterinary products for over 75 years. Seppic combines multiple expertise in the fields of polymers, surfactants and emulsion technologies, active ingredients, biology, immunology, formulation, green chemistry, extraction and biotechnologies. Combining the dynamism of an international company on a human scale with the solidity of a large group, Seppic forms a team of nearly 800 talented men and women around the world who are passionate about what they do every day, serving their customers and the health, well-being and beauty of all.

The Seppic Inc manufacturing site, opened in 2020, is located near Richmond, Virginia, USA. The plant specializes in producing ingredients for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. It has enhanced our proximity to our North American customers and increased our manufacturing capabilities worldwide.

Its overall concept was designed to incorporate the highest levels of manufacturing quality for cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients. All of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are integrated at the product flow level as well as at the individual flow level. The units, all outfitted with a self-cleaning system, are fully automated for consistent and easily traceable quality.

The plant has been designed with a minimal-waste or emission objective. The best available techniques were used to reduce waste and emissions to a strict minimum at their origin. The principles of recycling have been systematically adopted and final discharge treatment systems have been installed at the vent and waste-water levels to ensure there is minimal impact on the environment. The facility has obtained ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI and RSPO certification.

The Night Shift Chemical Operators will work in a team environment and execute manufacturing procedures and work instructions to produce cosmetic ingredients according to the manufacturing schedule. The work hours are 7pm - 7am on a 2-2-3 rotation (all regular hours are night shift). Attention and adherence to safety and quality standards are requirements of this position, as this person will be in (indirect) contact with process chemicals and final product. Primary responsibilities are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Follow and contribute to instructions on batch records as written
• Complete documentation according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Operate and support manufacturing equipment according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Perform equipment cleaning according to approved cleaning procedures
• Take in-process samples from manufacturing equipment and perform analysis
• Build understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment operation
• Monitor and ensure equipment performance during batch processing
• Identify and report deviations (non-conformance) to management
• Partner with the team to report near-miss incidents or accidents in a timely manner
• Maintain a safe, clean workspace and inform maintenance of equipment concerns
• Collaborate on and suggest improvements to manufacturing methods
• Join root cause investigations and participate in 5S studies
• Contribute to other team duties and projects as needed

Are you a MATCH? Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Technical school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 2-3+ years of experience required
• Basic understanding of chemical manufacturing processes
• Good understanding of industrial safety practices
• Good understanding of basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Understanding of Good Documentation and Manufacturing Practices
• Good ability to read and understand company procedures (SOP’s)
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, use computers and company software
• Good communication skills
• Ability to drive forklift
• Self starter and motivated to complete work in a safe manner with high quality level

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.