Finishing Operator

Syensqo; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave (16+ weeks)

Training platform for all employees

Free language courses

Free well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a Chemical Operator to operate chemical processes and equipment safely, performing material transfers and adjustments to ensure quality products. The role includes learning and applying safety standards, participating in training, and supporting batch manufacturing across sulfation, monomer, finishing operations.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and flexibility for shift work, with SAP familiarity and a readiness to train others.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of chemical operations and batch manufacturing preferred.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
• Willing to cooperate in teamwork and train others.
• Strong math, problem-solving and computer skills; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processes and equipment safely to produce quality products.
• Perform material transfers, adjustments, packaging, and related tasks to ship products.
• Enter batch records and SAP transactions; maintain proper documentation.
• Conduct in-process lab analyses and collect samples for adjustments as needed.
• Monitor and operate reactors, blend vessels, storage tanks, and related equipment.
• Load/unload bulk materials, perform drumming operations and housekeeping duties.
• Assist with maintenance, training, and completing required permits and inspections.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

A Chemical Operator (Covers Sulfation Operator, Monomers Operator, and Finishing Operator positions) To operate chemical process and equipment in a safe manner to produce quality product. Conduct the necessary auxiliary field tasks (material transfers, adjustments, packaging, etc.) to ship products to the customer.

We count on you for:

• Understand and abide by plant Health, Safety, Security, Environmental rules, policies and procedures
• Support the plant’s quality management systems and its compliance with pertinent quality standards.
• Accountable for learning and subsequent training of learned job duties and qualified skills, according to the appropriate, documented procedures.
• Operate and monitor a continual chemical process, batch reactors, blend vessels, and storage tanks in manual mode and with a computerized process control system.
• Collect process samples, perform simple in-process lab analyses, and make adjustments as needed.
• Conduct bulk material transfers using pumps, hoses, heat exchangers, filters, and other transfer equipment
• Properly clean and sanitize tanks and transfer equipment per procedures
• Load and unload bulk tank wagons
• Perform drumming operations, including unloading drum trailers and palletizing.
• Monitor the plant utilities and wastewater systems.
• Operate all forklifts and material moving equipment.
• Complete janitorial duties and general laborer work as directed, including housekeeping activities.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and electronic documentation (e.g. batch records, checklists, log sheets, shift ends, etc)
• Enter computer transactions and work notifications into the SAP system.
• Conduct all tasks in a safe manner and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment per site policies.
• Prepare appropriate work permits for maintenance and contractors.
• Perform light/routine equipment inspections, documentation, and/or repairs
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and seek assistance from supervision when necessary
• Successfully complete training program and pass written and field performance tests for the specific area(s) of qualification (e.g. Drumming, Finishing, Sulfation, Monomers). Maintain qualification through on-going review of SOPs, MOCs, and other training.
• Assist with training of new hires and transfers
• Conduct other duties requested by management, based safety and qualifications

You can count on us for:

• Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world’s leading chemical companies.
• Excellent training & development possibilities. (Value for the candidate, growth and learning opportunities)

You will bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of chemical operations and batch manufacturing preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and shift work. This includes holidays and weekends.
• Willing to cooperate in teamwork, share responsibilities, take direction and advice from others, and train others.
• Able to plan and organize multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Must have strong mathematical, problem solving skills, and computer skills. SAP experience preferred.
• Background should demonstrate safety, dependability, maturity, credibility and productivity.
• Must be dedicated to work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures

You will get:

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $35.78. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About Us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.