Chemical Operator (1st Shift)

Chemline, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemline, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator in Missouri to support daily manufacturing and packaging operations. You will prepare equipment and materials, operate mixers and related machinery, and ensure accurate documentation for each batch.

The role requires following approved procedures, maintaining quality, and contributing to a safe work environment under GMP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must have basic math skills and ability to work with weights, volumes, and measures.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment safely.
• Knowledge of multiple processes and ability to manage several batches.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage equipment, vessels, filtration media, and raw materials for production.
• Manufacture and package products per procedures while maintaining batch integrity.
• Accurately measure and add raw materials using scales and equipment.
• Safely operate production equipment including mixers, valves, pumps, forklifts, and hoists.
• Complete production documentation with batch records and material lots.
• Label vessels, containers, and finished products with correct information.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Manual dexterity

Equipment operation

Chemical mixing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scales

Mixer/Blender

Forklifts

Job description

Description

Schedule: First Shift (6:00am – 2:30pm), Monday–Friday.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage equipment, vessels, filtration media, containers, and raw materials required for production and packaging operations, ensuring equipment is clean, suitable, and ready for use.
• Manufacture and package products in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, and quality standards while maintaining batch integrity throughout the production process.
• Accurately measure, weigh, and add raw materials using the appropriate scales and equipment, ensuring all ingredients and packaging materials meet production requirements.
• Safely operate production equipment, including mixers, valves, vacuum systems, pumps, forklifts, hoists, and other material handling equipment, following all approved operating procedures.
• Accurately complete all required production documentation, including recording raw material lot numbers, production data, packaging information, product identification, and batch records.
• Label vessels, containers, and finished products accurately with the appropriate product and lot information.
• Monitor production and packaging operations, reporting delays, equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, unsafe conditions, or other issues that could impact safety, quality, or production efficiency.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment in accordance with housekeeping standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company policies.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn and effectively utilize the company's ERP system to support production activities, inventory accuracy, and operational data.
• Follow all company safety policies and regulatory requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), respirators, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), hazard communication, safe material handling, and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Utilize proper lifting techniques and safe material handling practices when moving raw materials and finished products.
• Collaborate with the Production Lead and team members to prioritize work, meet production schedules, ensure product quality, maintain accurate documentation, and achieve customer shipment requirements.
• Cross-train and perform production or packaging responsibilities as assigned to support operational needs and production goals.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions in English, including safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures, manuals, and product recipes/material identifications, and communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Must have basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using units of weight, volume, and distance, and the ability to reason through problems involving standardized situations with limited variables.
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity to operate a variety of tools and equipment, including hand tools, scales, spatulas, drum carts, hand trucks, forklifts, utility knives, and mixer/blender machinery.
• Requires the knowledge and ability to operate multiple processes and equipment, including mixers, scales, and mills, and to manage multiple batches.
• Must have working knowledge of chemical and/or color ingredients and mixing processes.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience at management’s discretion).