Chemical Plant Operator: Safe Blending & Materials Handling

Harcros; Dalton (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP participation

401(k) plan

Lyra mental health resources

Job summary

Harcros Chemicals is seeking a Chemical Operator to load, unload, and move materials and to operate equipment in our plant. You will fill drums, blend chemicals, and support hazardous waste handling, with emphasis on safety and environmental compliance.

This on-site role requires following work orders, reading safety documents, and performing basic math while maintaining proper logs and manifests. Competitive pay and ESOP participation accompany a strong, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) with 1–3 months of related experience or training.
• Ability to read safety documents, procedures, and manuals; write basic reports; perform basic math.
• Follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions; operate a forklift and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials within the facility.
• Operate forklift trucks, industrial trucks, and electric hoists.
• Load/unload tank trucks and railcars.
• Fill drums, totes, and pails.
• Perform mixing/blending and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
• Transport materials between storage and designated areas.
• Read and follow work orders or verbal instructions.
• Handle and manage hazardous waste, including storage, inspection, spill response, and incident management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hazardous waste handling

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Harcros Chemicals is seeking a Chemical Operator to load, unload, and move materials and to operate equipment in our plant. You will fill drums, blend chemicals, and support hazardous waste handling, with emphasis on safety and environmental compliance.

This on-site role requires following work orders, reading safety documents, and performing basic math while maintaining proper logs and manifests. Competitive pay and ESOP participation accompany a strong, team-oriented culture.