Chemical Operator 1st Shift

daubertchemical; Forest View (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program up to $1500

Medical & Vision (BCBS of IL)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off with holidays

Job summary

Daubert Chemical is seeking an Operator to join our family-owned plant in Illinois. In this hands-on role, you will mix and blend product batches, track the production schedule, and ensure safety and quality with teamwork.

You will handle ingredients with pumps/meters, record batch data, prepare finished product for shipment, and follow SOPs with proper PPE. Forklift operation and accurate math are essential, with overtime and shift details provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience in a batch environment.
• Strong reading, writing, and spoken English.
• Hands-on experience with valves, pumps, flow meters, condensers, sensors and PLCs.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Willingness to be trained and safely operate a forklift.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Mixing and blending product batches with safety, quality and teamwork.
• Track production schedule and set up, weigh, measure, and mix raw materials.
• Add ingredients using pumps and meters and record batch data.
• Prepare finished product for container and labeling for shipping.
• Maintain workstation and follow 5S and PPE rules.
• Troubleshoot equipment and respond to system notices.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Math calculations

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valves

Pumps

Flow meters

Condensers

Sensors

PLCs

Filters

Job description

Are you looking to build a long-term career with a company that values fairness, reliability, continuous improvement, and genuine care for its people? Join the Daubert Chemical team as an Operator at our family-owned chemical manufacturing plant. With a team of 125 employees, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where each person plays a vital role in our success. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be responsible for mixing and blending product batches with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. Bring your chemical manufacturing experience to Daubert and in return, Daubert offers:

• Starting hourly range of $23.00-$24.00, depending on experience, plus overtime
• Bonus opportunity, annual increase reviews, and eligible employee referral program up to $1,500
• BCBS of Illinois Medical &Dental and Vision Service Plan
• 401(k) with immediate company match
• Paid time off with 11 annual holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Consistent hours and steady work
• Disability, Family, & Military Leave
• Paid training, uniform service included, all safety equipment provided, company lunch events

We are open Monday-Friday with overtime available. Some overtime is mandatory, and work hours adjusted for necessary business reasons, e.g. training, order demand.

• 1st Shift: 5:00am - 1:30pm

The Operator works with chemical processing equipment to formulate standard or custom products according to product specifications. Every day the Operator will track the production schedule,follow batch sheet instructions toaccurately and efficiently set up, weigh, measure, and mix raw materials in proper sequence. Next the Operator will add ingredients either manually or with pumps and meters, accurately record the required information on the batch sheet, and submit samples to QA. Finally, the Operator will prepare approved finished product for the container and label it for shipping.Overall, the Operator must be adept in learning and safely executing formulating procedures for theProduction Department.

Additional Job Duties

• Performs activities to safely clean, secure and maintain equipment and work areas as required. Participate in housekeeping (e.g. sweep, mop, dust, put items away in proper areas) in the facility according to 5S.
• Follows, without exception, all work instructions, SOP’s, and safety rules, including use of all proper PPE and other safety equipment. Use of a respirator is required for certain batches.
• Troubleshoots problems with equipment, respond to system notifications and make required adjustments as needed.

Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience in a batch environment with chemical reactions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to read, write and speak English. Works well within a team and able to follow specific directions.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude; manufacturing experience with valves, pumps, flow meters, condensers, sensors, PLC's, filters, etc.
• Good problem-solving ability; makes efficient use of time within shift directives.
• Be able to demonstrate accurate math calculations.
• Ability to be trained and safely operate a forklift.
• Punctuality and excellent attendance are expected and required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical and work environment demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the workeris frequently required to reach with both hands and arms. Speaking and hearing are required. crouch oris required to stand; walk, climb; use both hands and all fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on occasion. The workermust regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Passing a respirator fitting and pulmonary fit test is required.

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Daubert Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.