Chemical Operator - Level 1

Honeywell International Inc.; McCook (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell International Inc. in Illinois is seeking an Operations Operator to support catalyst process units. You will maintain process control, perform routine maintenance, and uphold a safe working environment to ensure consistent product quality.

The role involves operating stations, shifting with a 12-hour rotation, and contributing to continuous improvement across safety, quality, and efficiency. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of manufacturing

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing/industrial or service industry environment.
• Willingness to operate 12-hour rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate a station in a catalyst process unit following standard work.
• Certify on multiple stations and stay current with improvements.
• Write end of shift report and perform shift exchanges.
• Attend and contribute to a beginning of shift production meeting.
• Participate in SSP safety activities monthly.
• Participate in Rapid Problem Solving to return to standard when needed.
• Support Continuous Improvement for quality, cost and delivery.
• Ensure work area complies with safety procedures.
• Follow leadership work instructions and attend required meetings.
• This is a 12-hour rotating shift, 365 days a year position.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Shift adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will impact the efficiency and safety of our manufacturing operations by maintaining process control, performing routine maintenance tasks, and contributing to a safe working environment. Your efforts will help ensure consistent product quality and support the overall success of our chemical production facility.

Job Description

In this role, you will impact the efficiency and safety of our manufacturing operations by maintaining process control, performing routine maintenance tasks, and contributing to a safe working environment. Your efforts will help ensure consistent product quality and support the overall success of our chemical production facility.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following standard work to operate a station in a catalyst process unit.
• Expected to certify on multiple stations and stay current with improvements on how to operate each station.
• Write end of shift report and do shift exchange at beginning and end of shift.
• Attend and contribute to a beginning of shift production meeting.
• Participate in the Structured Safety Process (SSP), which will require specific safety precautions/activities to be completed every month.
• Participate in Rapid Problem Solving to help quickly identify ways to get back to standard if production falls short.
• Participate in and drive Continuous Improvement activities or suggestions to help make improvements on quality, cost and delivery.
• The Operator is ultimately responsible to ensure that work being done in the immediate area is safe and follows all safety procedures.
• Follow work instructions from leadership and Team Lead, attend all meetings as necessary and any other duties assigned in course of shift.
• This will be a 12-hour rotating shift, 365 days a year position.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience in a manufacturing/industrial or service industry environment.

WE VALUE

• 3 years' experience in chemical manufacturing environment.
• Basic working Knowledge of Microsoft package.
• Basic working Knowledge SAP experience.
• 2 years of experience of troubleshooting

Special Considerations

"Special Considerations: Lifting will exceed 30 Lbs. and/or repetitions of this, or lesser weights will be significant. Exposure to substantial machine, chemical, or other physical risks are anticipated."

About Honeywell Technologies

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell's Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT) business unit is a global leader in advanced materials, process technologies, and automation solutions. PMT delivers innovative chemical, materials, and process technologies that improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of industrial operations worldwide. Our team is committed to driving operational excellence and delivering superior value to our customers through cutting-edge technology and expert service.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

• Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability;
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance;
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

Learn more

The salary range for this position is (Low: $52,500.00 High: $68,200.00). Please note that this information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posted: October 19, 2026

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.