Operator

Air Liquide; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Seppic plant in Richmond, VA, is seeking an Operator to join a dynamic manufacturing team producing cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients. You will follow batch records, ensure GDP/GMP compliance, and operate automated equipment while maintaining safety and quality across shifts.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2–3+ years in chemical manufacturing, and the ability to read SOPs and drawings. Forklift experience and strong safety awareness are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3+ years of experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of chemical manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of safety practices.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Understanding of GDP and GMP is beneficial.
• Ability to read SOPs and technical drawings; forklift experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute batch records as written.
• Follow GDP, GMP procedures; maintain documentation.
• Operate manufacturing equipment per GMP procedures.
• Perform in-process sampling and analyses.
• Monitor equipment performance during batches.
• Report deviations and near-misses promptly to management.
• Assist with housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
• Suggest improvements to methods; support root-cause investigations.

Skills

Reading SOPs

Reading technical drawings

Safe work practices

Mathematics basics

Good communication

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## OperatorApply: Richmond Seppic, VA - Chemical production: Full time: Posted Today: R10102255R10102255 Operator (Open)Location:Richmond Seppic, VA - Chemical productionAn Air Liquide Healthcare company, subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, Seppic has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique ingredients for over 75 years. These ingredients are used by consumers, patients, and professionals.Worldwide, a vast team of talented women and men serve customers for health, well-being, and beauty of all. At Seppic, our vision is to help everyone enjoy a healthy life in a healthy environment.## **How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?**We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.# **At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.**# **Air Liquide is Hiring for a Operator in Richmond, VA!** # ***We are looking for you!**** ## **Pay:** $22.00-$27.00 per hour* ## Schedule: 2-2-3 rotation* ## **Comprehensive Family Benefits:** Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.* ## **Support for Parents:** We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.* ## **Future Security:**401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.* ## **Early Access:**Your benefits start day 1. A subsidiary of Air Liquide, Seppic has been developing, manufacturing and marketing a wide range of innovative ingredients for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and veterinary products for over 75 years. Seppic combines multiple expertise in the fields of polymers, surfactants and emulsion technologies, active ingredients, biology, immunology, formulation, green chemistry, extraction and biotechnologies. Combining the dynamism of an international company on a human scale with the solidity of a large group, Seppic forms a team of nearly 800 talented men and women around the world who are passionate about what they do every day, serving their customers and the health, well-being and beauty of all. The Seppic Inc manufacturing site, opened in 2020, is located near Richmond, Virginia, USA. The plant specializes in producing ingredients for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. It has enhanced our proximity to our North American customers and increased our manufacturing capabilities worldwide. Its overall concept was designed to incorporate the highest levels of manufacturing quality for cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients. All of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are integrated at the product flow level as well as at the individual flow level. The units, all outfitted with a self-cleaning system, are fully automated for consistent and easily traceable quality. The plant has been designed with a minimal-waste or emission objective. The best available techniques were used to reduce waste and emissions to a strict minimum at their origin. The principles of recycling have been systematically adopted and final discharge treatment systems have been installed at the vent and waste-water levels to ensure there is minimal impact on the environment. The facility has obtained ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI and RSPO certification. Chemical Operators will work in a team environment and execute manufacturing procedures and work instructions to produce cosmetic ingredients according to the manufacturing schedule. Attention and adherence to safety and quality standards are requirements of this position, as this person will be in (indirect) contact with process chemicals and final product. **Primary responsibilities are as follows:*** Execute instructions on batch records as written* Complete documentation according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)* Operate manufacturing equipment according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)* Execute equipment cleaning according to approved cleaning procedures* Take in-process samples from manufacturing equipment and performs analysis* Understand manufacturing processes and equipment operation* Monitor equipment performance during batch processing* Report deviations (non-conformance) to management* Report near-miss incidents or accidents in a timely manner* Perform housekeeping and inform maintenance of equipment concerns* Recommends improvements to manufacturing methods* May participate in root cause investigations and participate in 5S studies* Other duties and projects as applicable* Supports additional business priorities and team goals as assigned.## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_## ## Are you a MATCH?**Requirements*** High school diploma or equivalent (required)* Technical school diploma or equivalent (preferred)* 2-3+ years of experience required* Basic understanding of chemical manufacturing processes* Good understanding of industrial safety practices* Good understanding of basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)* Understanding of Good Documentation and Manufacturing Practices* Good ability to read and understand company procedures (SOP’s)* Ability to read and understand technical drawings, use computers and company software* Good communication skills* Ability to drive forklift* Self starter and motivated to complete work in a safe manner with high quality level