Chemical Worker

Harcros Chemicals Inc; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Bonus opportunities

Medical plans

Disability coverage

401(k) and Roth options

ESOP participation

Lyra mental health resources

Paid holidays

Job summary

Harcros Chemicals is seeking a Chemical Worker to support production and logistics by operating forklifts, loading/unloading, mixing, and packaging chemicals in a safe, efficient manner.

This role requires adherence to safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company policies while transporting materials and maintaining documentation. Prior forklift certification and a focus on safety are preferred aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and work procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic mathematical skills for calculations and interpreting data.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Strong safety focus and regulatory compliance awareness.
• Preferred experience in chemical manufacturing, processing, distribution or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials using forklifts and handling equipment.
• Read work orders and follow instructions to determine materials and containers to be moved.
• Load and unload tank trucks and railcars.
• Fill drums, totes, pails, and other containers with chemicals.
• Mix and package chemicals per established procedures and environmental regulations.
• Transport materials from storage locations to designated areas.
• Assist with hazardous waste management including handling, inspecting, and storing waste.
• Respond to spills and incidents per site emergency plans.
• Prepare and maintain hazardous waste documentation and logs.
• Follow safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties to support operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hazardous materials handling

Safety compliance

Reading work orders

Mathematical skills

Written reports

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do.

Position Summary

The Chemical Worker is responsible for loading, unloading, moving, mixing, and packaging materials and chemicals within the plant in a safe and efficient manner. This role supports production and logistics operations by operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, filling containers, and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and hazardous waste regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the facility using forklifts, industrial trucks, hoists, and other material handling equipment.
• Read and interpret work orders and follow verbal instructions to determine materials and containers to be moved.
• Load and unload tank trucks and railcars.
• Fill drums, totes, pails, and other containers with hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
• Mix and package chemicals in accordance with established procedures and environmental regulations.
• Transport materials from storage locations and work sites to designated areas.
• Assist with hazardous waste management activities, including: Handling, generating, inspecting, and storing hazardous waste.
• Responding to and assisting with hazardous waste spills and incidents in accordance with site emergency and contingency plans.
• Preparing and maintaining hazardous waste documentation, including manifests, inspection logs, waste determinations, and related reports.
• Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business operations.

Qualifications

• Required High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and work procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages, ratios, and interpret basic graphs.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to safety and adherence to environmental regulations.
• Preferred Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing, processing, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Experience handling hazardous materials or hazardous waste.
• Forklift certification or prior forklift operating experience.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste documentation, manifests, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an industrial plant environment.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment and material handling machinery.
• Frequent work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and potential electrical hazards.
• Frequent work at elevated heights or in potentially precarious positions.
• Occasional exposure to vibration.
• Noise levels are typically loud, requiring appropriate hearing protection.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands for handling materials and equipment.
• Frequently required to communicate verbally and hear effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with appropriate equipment or assistance.
• Must possess close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work safely in a manufacturing and chemical handling environment.

Why Join Harcros Chemicals?

• Employee-owned company where your contributions drive shared success
• Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and vehicle/car allowances for eligible roles
• Comprehensive benefits, including multiple medical plan options, disability coverage, AD&D, and life insurance
• Strong retirement benefits with ESOP participation, 401(k) and Roth options, company contributions, and early vesting
• Access to Lyra mental health and wellness resources for employees and dependents starting day one
• Supportive, team-focused culture that values collaboration and growth
• 10 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company committed to excellence

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do.