Chemical Operator – 2nd & 3rd Shift

PurposeBuilt Brands; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Bonus incentives

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Fitness stipend

Employee discount

Job summary

PurposeBuilt Brands, based in Gurnee, IL, is seeking a Chemical Operator for 2nd and 3rd shifts to support safe, efficient batching of chemical products and to work closely with filling, QA, and leadership teams.

You will prepare batches, connect equipment and tanks, verify scale accuracy, document GMP records, and help maintain cleanliness and inventory while following safety procedures and contributing to quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated safe forklift and pallet jack operation.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders and batching instructions.
• General math skills.
• Previous chemical compounding experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare batches with emphasis on safety and quality.
• Connect equipment and tanks and transfer liquids correctly.
• Conduct periodic verifications of scale accuracy.
• Clean and rinse tanks and equipment per procedures.
• Document activities per GMP using Product History Records (PHRs).
• Use equipment safely and in its designed manner.
• Suggest changes to procedures/equipment to improve quality, safety, or efficiency.
• Observe all safety rules and wear PPE for each batch.
• Assist QA with quality assurance requirements for batching and chemical use.
• Assist with daily/weekly batching area cleanup procedures.
• Conduct periodic chemical inventories and organize shipments.
• Maintain a clean chemical storage area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Reading work orders

Basic math

Chemical compounding experience

Job description

Who We Are

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top‑tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro‑Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

Chemical Operator – 2nd & 3rd Shift

Onsite - Gurnee, IL

Who We Are

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top‑tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro‑Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike. At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role

To affect the safe, efficient operation of the batching area. This position interacts strongly with filling area employees and group leaders and QA department employees.

What You Will Do

• Prepare all batches in an efficient manner stressing safety and quality
• Connect equipment and tanks and properly transfer liquids
• Conduct and document periodic verifications of scale accuracy
• Clean and rinse tanks and other equipment per established procedures
• Document activities accurately per GMP as required using Product History Records (PHRs)
• Use all equipment safely and in it’s designed manner
• Recommend any changes to procedures and or equipment to improve quality, safety, efficiency or reduce waste
• Observe all safety rules and use all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specified for each batch
• Assist QA department with all quality assurance requirements for batching and chemical use
• Assist with daily and weekly batching area clean‑up procedures
• Conduct periodic chemical inventories
• Organize and consolidate incoming chemical shipments
• Keep chemical storage area clean
• All associated duties for the safe, efficient operation at PurposeBuilt Brands
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated safe fork truck and pallet jack operation
• General mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders and batching instructions
• General math skills
• Previous chemical compounding experience highly desirable

Benefits

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off
• Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
• Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual fitness stipend
• Unmatched employee discount on all products