Machine Operator

Aerotek; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Chemical Packaging Operator to operate equipment and semi-automatic processes in a small chemical packaging site. You will handle production tasks, material movement, and documentation to ensure accurate batching and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include following batch sheets, weighing materials, lifting up to 50 lbs, and using sit-down forklifts for moving drums and totes. Attention to detail, safety, and proper labeling are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down forklifts in production settings.
• Ability to follow batch sheets and recipes accurately.
• Willingness to work in a hot, dirty environment with safety procedures.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and semi-automatic processes to produce and package chemical substances according to procedures and safety standards.
• Work as an operator and material handler in a small chemical packaging site; manage production tasks and material movement.
• Follow batch sheets and recipes; weigh and measure solids, powders, and liquids into heating vessels or blending tanks.
• Lift chemical bags and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Inspect areas and equipment for leaks or malfunctions; shut down when necessary and notify maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Batching & weighing

Inventory tracking

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

RF scanners

Basic computer data entry

Tools

RF scanners

Forklifts

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Chemical Packaging Operator

Job Description

This role operates equipment and semi-automatic processes to produce and package chemical substances for industrial and consumer products in a small chemical packaging facility. The position combines production operation, material handling, and basic monitoring of mechanical and electronic systems to ensure accurate batching, blending, and down-packing of chemical products.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and semi-automatic processes to produce and package chemical substances according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Work as an operator and material handler in a small chemical packaging site, managing both production tasks and movement of raw materials and finished goods.
• Follow batch sheets and recipes for chemical formulations, accurately weighing and measuring solids, powders, and liquids into heating vessels or blending tanks.
• Lift chemical bags and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Inspect work areas and equipment to detect leaks, malfunctions, or abnormal conditions, shut down equipment when necessary, and promptly notify maintenance or engineering.
• Operate sit-down forklifts in tight spaces to move materials, including barrels, drums, vials, totes, and other containers, for down-packing and chemical processing.
• Bring barrels, drums, vials, and totes to equipment for filling, blending, and packaging, and move completed product to designated storage or staging areas.
• Learn product lines and formulations, and correctly label products in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Use computer software to enter and verify product content, volume, and usage data, ensuring accurate documentation for chemical mixing and inventory control.
• Provide accurate product information and batch details to other operators and team members involved in chemical mixing and processing.
• Work with valves, pressure systems, and gaseous materials, monitoring process conditions to maintain safe and efficient operation.
• Monitor and maintain mechanical and electronic systems related to vacuum levels, ensuring equipment functions within specified parameters.
• Observe chemical reactions during processing, monitor gauges, signals, and recorders, and document process data as required.
• Respond to notifications and instructions from lab supervisors or other employees regarding changes needed in the process, and adjust equipment settings accordingly.
• Perform basic material handling duties, including loading, unloading, and staging materials using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Support inventory activities by accurately moving and tracking materials between the processing plant and warehouse.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas while working in inherently dirty conditions, adhering to facility standards for housekeeping and safety.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of respirators and other personal protective equipment when required by specific jobs.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts in small or confined spaces with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong depth perception to safely reach and handle totes on high racks without damaging packaging.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs repeatedly during the shift.
• Experience in chemical production, compounding, blending, mixing, batching, or batch making environments.
• Ability to accurately weigh and measure solids, powders, and liquids for chemical formulations.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to work with valves, pressure systems, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to monitor and maintain mechanical and electronic systems, including vacuum levels and related instrumentation.
• Experience using RF scanners or similar devices for inventory and material tracking.
• Basic machine operating experience in a production or processing environment.
• Ability to inspect equipment and work areas for leaks or malfunctions and take appropriate action.
• Comfort working with gaseous materials and monitoring related process conditions.
• Ability to use computer software to enter, verify, and track product and batch information accurately.
• Capability to work in a physically demanding role in a hot, inherently dirty environment on a consistent basis.
• Ability to follow detailed batch sheets, recipes, and process instructions with strong attention to accuracy.

Why Work Here?

You join a well-established organization in its field that values accuracy over high-pres