Day-Shift Chemical Operator — Growth & Team Impact

Aerotek; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Contract to Hire

Onsite in New Castle

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Chemical Operator for a day shift in New Castle, DE. The role involves batch making, mixing, and loading raw materials, with a focus on safety and quality. Expect to work in a small team, follow SOPs, and support production through various duties.

The position is contract to hire, pays $22–$25 per hour, and offers weekly pay. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, operate lifting equipment, and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, batching, mixing, or production environments.
• Experience operating industrial manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Sit-down forklift experience and ability to safely move materials throughout the facility.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control, or warehouse operations.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Basic math skills required for weighing, measuring, and verifying material quantities.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, walk, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, raw materials, and production processes.
• Ability to wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, and manufacture chemical batches according to formulas, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and verify raw material quantities using basic math skills.
• Load raw materials into mixing equipment and monitor production processes.
• Operate and clean mixers, pumps, tanks, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Complete production documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and GMP/manufacturing guidelines.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality and consistency.
• Assist with general production, housekeeping, and facility organization.
• Support shipping, receiving, inventory management, and material handling activities as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure production schedules and priorities are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the operation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Forklift experience

Shipping/inventory

SOP adherence

Attention to detail

Basic math

Lifting up to 50 lbs

PPE use

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Aerotek is hiring a Chemical Operator for a day shift in New Castle, DE. The role involves batch making, mixing, and loading raw materials, with a focus on safety and quality. Expect to work in a small team, follow SOPs, and support production through various duties.

The position is contract to hire, pays $22–$25 per hour, and offers weekly pay. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, operate lifting equipment, and stand for extended periods.