Chemical Operator - NIGHT SHIFT/Train on DAY Shift

US01 Arxada, LLC; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Union benefits

Job summary

Arxada is seeking a Chemical Operator at its Mapleton, Illinois facility. The role involves hands-on production of bulk chemicals, operating DCS systems, and strict adherence to safety and environmental rules.

You will perform material handling, sampling, and shift handovers, with emphasis on precision and clean work areas. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years in the chemical industry, plus the ability to work independently and use computers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; math courses preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the chemical industry.
• Ability to perform duties independently.
• Knowledge of computers and basic software.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all corporate and plant policies, procedures, guidelines, and work instructions pertaining to safety; and attend all mandatory safety meetings and training sessions.
• Operate manufacturing duties related to production of bulk chemicals, including manual operations and the DCS system.
• Intervene in unsafe situations and report hazards or injuries immediately.
• Inspect tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Load/unload materials, weigh shipments, and sample products per SOPs.

Skills

Independent worker

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 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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