Chemical Product Operator - 3rd Shift

Parker; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Shift premium

Wage increase after probation

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Chemical Product Operator to support safe, high-quality production in a team-based manufacturing environment. No prior chemical experience required—training is provided.

The role covers mixing, blending, packaging, cleaning, material handling, and documentation while following safety and quality procedures. This is a 3rd shift position with a $1.75/hour shift premium and a 5% wage progression after a 90-day probation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong safety and quality mindset.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Willingness to learn chemical production processes and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to safely drive a forklift after training and certification.
• Ability to wear PPE including respirator.
• Ability to climb stairs and perform physical work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Fluency in reading English instructions and procedures.
• Must be able to work the 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures to maintain a safe workplace.
• Work from batch cards and written instructions.
• Operate mixing, blending, and related production equipment.
• Use material-handling equipment (forklift) as required.
• Weigh materials, add ingredients, and record production information.
• Complete production paperwork clearly and accurately.
• Clean equipment, containers, and work areas.
• Package finished products per quality and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying safety, quality, productivity improvements.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, quality, maintenance and other support functions.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

English literacy

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic chemistry knowledge

Tools

Forklift

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Lord is seeking a Chemical Product Operator to support safe, high-quality production in a team-based manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates who are dependable, detail-oriented, and interested in learning chemical production processes. No previous chemical manufacturing experience is required - training is provided.

This position supports mixing, blending, packaging, cleaning, material handling, and documentation activities while following established safety, quality, and production procedures.

Schedule and Shift Details

• Shift: 3rd Shift
• Schedule: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Sunday night through Friday morning
• Shift Premium: Additional $1.75/hour for 3rd shift
• Wage Progression: 5% increase after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period

Work Environment

Parker Lord provides a structured manufacturing environment focused on safety, teamwork, respect, and continuous learning. Operators receive training to perform their work safely and effectively, and team members are expected to support one another while meeting production, quality, and customer requirements.

Why Join Parker Lord

• Training provided for candidates who are ready to learn.
• Stable 3rd shift schedule with shift premium.
• Wage increase opportunity after successful probationary period.
• Team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and inclusion.
• Opportunity to build skills in chemical manufacturing, equipment operation, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

As a Chemical Product Operator, you will:

• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures to help maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
• Work from batch cards, manufacturing instructions, procedures, and written work instructions.
• Operate mixing, blending, and related production equipment.
• Use material-handling equipment, including forklift or tow motor, as required.
• Accurately weigh materials, add ingredients, and record required production information.
• Complete production paperwork and documentation clearly and accurately.
• Clean equipment, containers, work areas, and tools according to established procedures.
• Package finished products in accordance with quality and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and workflow.
• Work collaboratively with team members, supervisors, quality, maintenance, and other support functions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A strong safety and quality mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, inclusive environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn chemical production processes and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to safely drive a forklift after training and certification.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
• Ability to climb stairs and perform physical work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and understand English written instructions, procedures, safety information, and industry regulations.
• Ability to work the assigned 3rd shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are helpful but not required:

• Forklift or tow motor experience.
• 1-3 years of production, manufacturing, or warehouse experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• SAP experience.
• Basic chemistry knowledge.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­

employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.