Industrial Room Operator

Clariant Corporation; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending & Savings Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clariant Corporation is seeking an Industrial Room Operator on its second shift in the Additives & Adsorbents unit. The role focuses on operating packaging equipment, following process instructions, and ensuring quality specifications are met.

You will document activities, adjust machines, and support continuous improvement while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards. The position involves lifting up to 35 lbs, reading process orders, and using measuring tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or packaging role.
• Must be able to read and write in English fluently.
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements and packaging counts.

Responsibilities

• Read and review process orders for specific instructions and specifications.
• Maintain clear, legible documentation on required in-process forms.
• Operate bag and packet sealing machines.
• Lift up to 35 lbs and visually inspect material before packaging.
• Read and use a ruler; monitor bag and packet quality per specifications.
• Report defects to the technician and adjust machines as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping on machines and department areas.
• Follow department procedures and safety rules; communicate issues to leadership.
• Adjust weights and run multiple machines efficiently as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Reading & writing

Math basics

Lifting 35 lbs

Attention to detail

Job description

Job ID: 41849 | Location: Belen, New Mexico, USA | Work Model: Onsite

Join Clariant as an Industrial Room Operator within the Additives & Adsorbents Business Unit, supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role is responsible for operating packaging equipment, following process instructions, and ensuring products meet all quality specifications. You will perform routine machine adjustments, maintain accurate documentation and housekeeping standards, and comply with all safety and operational procedures. The role also supports team communication, training activities, and continuous improvement within the department. Working on the second shift, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, contribute to a strong team, and play an important role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Read and review process order for specific instructions and specifications
• Requires clear and legible documentation on all required in process forms
• Operates bag and packet sealing machines
• Able to lift up to 35lbs
• Visually inspect material before packaging
• Capable of reading and using a ruler
• Monitor bag and packet quality in accordance to specifications and frequency requirements
• Alerts technician of defective material
• Make machine adjustments by using a variety of tools (wrenches, etc.)
• Maintaining housekeeping on the machines and other areas within the department
• Follow all department procedures
• Abide by all Clariant rules and safety regulations
• Communicates and reports issues to leadership
• Must be able to make weight adjustments when needed
• Able to run all available machines in the department efficiently

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience
• Must be able to fluently read and write in English
• Basic mathematical skills

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.