Chemical Operator: Precision Mixing & Safe Production

The Arkema Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Chemical Operator to perform production tasks including material staging, equipment operation, in-process testing, and packaging.

You will monitor and adjust manufacturing processes to ensure consistent, high-quality in-spec products while upholding strict safety rules and corporate policies. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work any shift, and use a computer; experience in manufacturing and familiarity with distributed control

Qualifications

• Must follow all safety rules, regulations, operating procedures, and corporate/plant policies.
• Wear powered air purifying respirator as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and go up/down stairs.
• Ability to work with others and be safety conscious.
• Must be willing to work any shift and use a computer for logging and control.

Responsibilities

• Must follow all safety rules, regulations, operating procedures, and corporate/plant policies
• Wear powered air purifying respirator as needed
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to go up and down stairs
• Safely operate an industrial truck lift
• Compounding and staging of raw materials
• Blending of chemicals and powders
• Monitoring mixers during mixing and reaction
• Use of distributed control systems to control and monitor process
• Labeling and filling containers with product
• Take samples of powder and liquids to ensure product quality and prepare equipment for maintenance
• Safely handling industrial chemicals
• Wear PPE including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, goggles, gloves and hard hat
• Use of MRP system
• Participate in company safety meetings and trainings
• Assist in shipping and receiving

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Shift work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP system

Distributed control systems

Job description

Arkema Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Chemical Operator to perform production tasks including material staging, equipment operation, in-process testing, and packaging.

You will monitor and adjust manufacturing processes to ensure consistent, high-quality in-spec products while upholding strict safety rules and corporate policies. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work any shift, and use a computer; experience in manufacturing and familiarity with distributed control