Entry-Level Chemical Plant Operator – Build Process Skills

Ascent Industries Co; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Industries Co. is seeking an entry-level Chemical Plant Operator I to join our Danville, VA operations.

This full-time role supports routine manufacturing tasks under direct supervision, following established procedures and maintaining accurate logs of production data. You will assist with material handling, monitor process conditions, and help ensure product quality and safe operations in a structured plant environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with little or no prior relevant training or work experience.
• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to perform routine tasks following established procedures with limited autonomy.
• Ability to resolve simple day-to-day issues using predefined solutions; escalates most issues to supervisor/manager as needed.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and practices; works under close supervision with regular instruction.
• Ability to communicate information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned production equipment and process controls by following standard operating procedures and direct instruction to support safe and efficient output.
• Monitors basic process conditions, equipment readings, and product flow during operation and reports abnormalities or alarms to senior operators or supervisors.
• Performs routine in-process checks and visual inspections to help confirm product quality, equipment status, and adherence to operating requirements.
• Records production data, operating readings, and basic process information in required logs or systems with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists with material handling, unloading, staging, and movement activities in accordance with established procedures and production needs.
• Follows required safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and material handling guidelines while completing assigned tasks.
• Supports routine cleaning, housekeeping, and area organization activities to maintain safe and orderly production conditions.
• Learns production processes, equipment functions, quality expectations, and departmental procedures to build proficiency in assigned operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Procedural-following

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Ascent Industries Co. is seeking an entry-level Chemical Plant Operator I to join our Danville, VA operations.

This full-time role supports routine manufacturing tasks under direct supervision, following established procedures and maintaining accurate logs of production data. You will assist with material handling, monitor process conditions, and help ensure product quality and safe operations in a structured plant environment.