Chemical Operator (3rd Shift)

Chemline, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemline, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a production operator for a full-time 3rd shift (9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m.). For the first 90 days you’ll train on 1st shift (5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.). After training, you’ll move to the second shift.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, manufacturing and packaging products to procedures and quality standards, recording data, and maintaining GMP-compliant work areas. Proficiency in English and basic math are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Must read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must have basic math skills for weighing and measuring.
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment.
• Must operate multiple processes and equipment and manage multiple batches.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage equipment, vessels, filtration media, and raw materials for production and packaging.
• Manufacture and package products following procedures and quality standards; maintain batch integrity.
• Accurately measure, weigh, and add raw materials using scales and equipment.
• Safely operate production equipment and follow all procedures.
• Complete production documentation including 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 work areas in GMP-compliant manner.
• Learn and utilize the ERP system to support production activities and inventory accuracy.
• Follow safety policies, PPE use, SDS, hazard communication, and proper material handling.
• Use proper lifting techniques and safe handling of materials.
• Collaborate with Production Lead to prioritize work and meet schedules.
• Cross-train to support production goals.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Manual dexterity

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Scales

Spatulas

Drum carts

Hand trucks

Forklifts

Mixer/Blender

Job description

Description

Schedule: This is a full-time, 3rd shift position, 9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m., Monday–Friday. For the first 90 days you'll train on 1st shift, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. After training, you'll move to second shift.

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).