Chemical Operator (2nd Shift)

Chemline, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemline Inc. is seeking a Production Associate in Missouri to prepare and stage materials, operate equipment, and bundle production records with strict attention to GMP and safety standards.

You will measure and mix ingredients, monitor packaging, and help ensure batch integrity while maintaining a clean, compliant workspace and learning the company ERP system.

Qualifications

• Must read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Basic math skills for weights, volumes, and distances.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, scales, and mixers.
• Knowledge of GMP and safety policies.
• Willingness to learn and use the ERP system for production activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage equipment, vessels, filtration media, containers, and raw materials for production and packaging.
• Manufacture and package products per procedures and quality standards while maintaining batch integrity.
• Measure, weigh, and add raw materials accurately using appropriate scales and equipment.
• Safely operate production equipment (mixers, valves, vacuum systems, pumps, forklifts, hoists).
• Complete production documentation with lot numbers, data, and batch records.
• Label vessels and finished products with product and lot information.
• Monitor operations and report delays, malfunctions, quality concerns, or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas per GMP and company policies.
• Learn and utilize ERP system to support production activities and inventory accuracy.
• Follow PPE, SDS, hazard communication, and proper hazardous material disposal policies.
• Use proper lifting techniques for material handling.
• Collaborate with Production Lead to meet schedules and quality targets.
• Cross-train to support production goals.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Manual dexterity

GMP knowledge

Safety procedures

ERP familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Description

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).