Chemical Operator - NIGHT SHIFT/Train on DAY Shift

Arxada; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits per union contract

Job summary

Arxada is seeking a Plant Operator in Mapleton, IL to perform manufacturing duties for bulk chemicals, operate a DCS system, and ensure safe, compliant plant operation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3+ years in the chemical industry, and strong computer skills. The role includes day and night shifts with a differential and union benefits as defined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; math coursework preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in chemical industry preferred.
• Ability to perform duties independently.
• Knowledge and proficient use of computers.
• Understanding of safety & environmental rules and procedures preferred.
• Must complete Level I & II Mapleton Operator Certification Training.
• Mechanical aptitude for maintenance of process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety policies and attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Operate plant operations per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Intervene in unsafe situations and report hazards or injuries promptly.
• Handle materials safely and be aware of hazards and proper handling procedures.
• Inspect tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Perform manufacturing duties including DCS system operations.
• Avoid contamination and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Conduct product/material sampling per SOPs.
• Weigh trucks, review shipping papers, and sign shipments.
• Load bulk trucks/railcars/IBCs and obtain shipment samples.
• Receive and unload raw materials (bulk and drums).
• Label, weigh, and record pertinent information.
• Handover shift with up-to-date information and clean work area.
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks.

Skills

Independent worker

Computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Operator Certification training (Mapleton)

Tools

DCS system

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

Essential Job Functions:

• Comply with all corporate and plant policies, procedures, guidelines, and work instructions pertaining to safety; and attend all mandatory safety meetings and training sessions
• Conduct plant operations in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures
• Intervene in potentially unsafe situations and unsafe acts. Report any unsafe conditions or equipment and any accident or injury immediately
• Have a working knowledge of the hazards and proper handling procedures of materials used on a regular basis
• Inspect and provide for the safe operations of all tools and equipment used on the job
• Perform manufacturing duties related to the production of bulk chemicals. These duties include both manual operations and computerized DCS system
• Follows all established procedures to avoid contamination of the environment and complies with proper disposal of wastes
• Performs product/material sampling of hazardous chemicals per SOP's/work instructions
• Weighs trucks, reviews shipping papers and signs out shipments
• Loads bulk trucks and railcars, intermediate bulk containers and obtains the appropriate shipment samples
• Receives and unloads raw materials, both bulk and drums
• Performs container labeling, weighing and recording of all pertinent information
• Conducts a thorough shift handover of all equipment and processing information that has occurred during the course of the shift. Ensures that assigned work is up-to-date and work area is left in a neat and orderly manner
• Operates Powered Industrial trucks

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent with completion of math courses preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the chemical industry preferred
• Ability to perform duties independently
• Knowledge and proficient use of computers
• Understanding of safety & environmental rules and procedures preferred
• Must complete Level I & II of Mapleton's Operator Certification Training Program
• Mechanical aptitude to perform process equipment maintenance.

The expected salary for this role is 33.10 an hour USD. As a union role, there are salary increases every six months. In two years, the applicant would be at the top pay for this role. Training for this position is on DAY SHIFT for 6 months. Then the role will be assigned to NIGH SHIFT and get an extra $1.25 an hour for shift differential.

This role is also eligible to earn a bonus and benefits as defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Arxada has world class offering in three distinct areas:

Consumer Microbial Control (CMC) focuses on the threat posed by microorganisms to people, with products spanning the food and drink, professional hygiene, home and personal care, crop protection and wood protection areas.

Industrial Microbial Control (IMC) supplies antimicrobials and performance additives for the plastics, energy, textile and other industries, as well as dry-film and wet-state preservatives for the paints and coatings that provide protection and improve efficiency in the construction and marine sectors.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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