Chemical Operator (Blender/Compounder) - 3rd Shift

Prestone Products Corporation; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Chemical Operator to join their 3rd shift team. This role involves crucial tasks such as blending chemicals, testing solutions, and managing tank farm operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in chemical handling and a strong understanding of safety protocols. Working in a dynamic environment, you will ensure the quality and efficiency of antifreeze production while adhering to strict industry standards. If you thrive in an industrial setting and are ready to take on physically demanding tasks, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of chemical blending experience required.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Unload raw materials and perform inspections and evaluations.
• Blend and test antifreeze batches while maintaining tank levels.

Skills

Chemicals Handling

Basic Math Skills

Analytical Skills

Reading Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Test Equipment

Industrial Valves

Chemical Hoses

Job description

Chemical Operator (Blender/Compounder) - 3rd Shift

13160 S Pulaski Rd Ave, Alsip, IL 60803, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM

We are seeking a Chemical Operator (Blender/Compounder) on 3rd shift to join our dynamic team! The successful candidate will possess the listed skills and experience.

Overview
A Chemical Operator is responsible for a variety of tank farm tasks including chemical blending, testing solutions, bulk loading of trucks, and off-loading railcars.

Your role at Prestone

1. Unload raw material trucks/railcars and perform incoming inspection, test, and COA evaluation.
2. Blend, test, and transfer antifreeze batches.
3. Control/maintain Tank Farm raw material tank levels and inventories.
4. Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on Tank Farm equipment.
5. Inspect, load, and test OEM trucks; maintain and calibrate laboratory test equipment; perform analytical tests on antifreeze and raw materials; order supplies for test station; maintain strict adherence to ISO/QS standards.

Required Experience and Skills

1. Experience working with and around chemicals to produce antifreeze and windshield washer fluid.
2. Basic math skills required.
3. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
4. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Qualifications

1. At minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Previous chemical blending experience required of 2+ years.
3. Previous experience with bulk loading and off-loading of rail cars preferred.
4. A good portion of the primary activities are performed outdoors; the Tank Farm Blender will be subject to inclement weather; therefore, ability to handle all-weather conditions is required.
5. Must be able to work with and carry heavy equipment, tools, large industrial valves, chemical hoses, raw material containers, etc.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The production facility is within an indoor/outdoor, industrial environment and is not climate controlled. Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects.