Chemical Process Operator – 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Emery Oleochemicals Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Professional development assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Emery Oleochemicals Group is seeking a Chemical Operator to run production processes, monitor control systems, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. The role involves setting processing parameters, sampling, testing, and maintaining documentation across shifts.

Responsibilities include operating DCS, performing preventive maintenance, and communicating updates to the next shift while upholding clean and compliant work areas. Experience in distillation or vacuum systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with distillation and/or vacuum processes is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts (7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or opposite).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor production processes per schedules and specs.
• Set and program processing controls and equipment values.
• Operate DCS and monitor processing variables and alarms.
• Test samples to maintain quality; log processing statistics.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Maintain safe, clean processing environment and document knowledge updates.
• Coordinate handoffs and shift communication for continuity.

Skills

Manufacturing methods

Process improvement

Information analysis

Controls & instrumentation

Quality maintenance

Team collaboration

Overtime readiness

12-hour shift readiness

Job description

Emery Oleochemicals Group is seeking a Chemical Operator to run production processes, monitor control systems, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. The role involves setting processing parameters, sampling, testing, and maintaining documentation across shifts.

Responsibilities include operating DCS, performing preventive maintenance, and communicating updates to the next shift while upholding clean and compliant work areas. Experience in distillation or vacuum systems is advantageous.