Manufacturing Operator

Chem-Trend; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Education Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Chem-Trend Limited Partnership, a Freudenberg Group company, is seeking a Manufacturing Operator at its Howell, MI site. The role involves preparing pumping equipment and containers, operating a hi-lo for material movement, and documenting contents for waste totes while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining batch processing instructions, responding safely to chemical spills, and ensuring proper labeling and storage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Good computer skills are expected.
• Flexibility to perform physical tasks and safety procedures.
• Physical ability to lift up to 55‑pound bags or boxes to 3–4 feet.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pumping equipment, containers and sampling of products following safety procedures.
• Operate a hi-lo to move materials.
• Document information for waste totes/drums and ensure correct labeling.
• Maintain batch processing instructions.
• Clean and respond to chemical spills safely using PPE and proper equipment.
• Demonstrate good time management and ability to multi-task.
• Commit to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Computer skills

Physical dexterity

PPE required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Howell, MI

On-Site

Chem-Trend Limited Partnership

Manufacturing Operator

Responsibilities

• Prepare pumping equipment, containers, and sampling of both hazardous and non-hazardous products while following all safety precautions and procedures.
• Operate a hi-lo to facilitate the movement of materials.
• Document pertinent information for the contents of each waste tote and/or drum; ensure each container is sampled, stored, and labeled correctly noting distinction between waste types.
• Maintain all relevant batch processing instructions.
• Clean and respond to chemical spills safely, using appropriate safety equipment. Although spills are rare at Chem-Trend, the ability to respond safely and appropriately is critical to the role.
• Good time management and able to multi-task.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience in a manufacturing- a plus.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to complete positional tasks that may include bending, squatting, twisting and overhead reaching.
• Ability to lift 55-pound bags, pails or boxes to a height of 3-4 feet.
• Personal protective equipment is required to avoid the risk of sustaining illness and injury from the use of chemicals and high-pressure laboratory systems.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.