Operator, Chemical

Kemira; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life/disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Kemira in St Louis, MO is seeking a Production Operator for the Industry & Water segment. You will monitor tank levels, operate pumps and controls, load finished goods, and handle railroad cars while using forklifts, skid steers, and cranes.

The role emphasizes safe operations and teamwork in a global chemistry company. You will work with experienced teams, perform lab analysis tasks, and troubleshoot equipment under established procedures.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience working with little supervision.
• Experience with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring tank levels and process instrumentation.
• Operating pumps, valves, filter presses, controls and other operating devices.
• Loading finished goods.
• Connecting/disconnecting railroad cars.
• Operating the forklift trucks, skid steers, and overhead cranes.
• And any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Problem solving

Tools

Pumps and valves

Forklift operation

Overhead cranes

Job description

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Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers .

We are looking for a production operator for the Industry & Water segment in St Louis, MO. This position requires working safely according to established procedures, troubleshooting problems, performing laboratory analysis tasks, and ensuring the proper operation of all equipment.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Monitoring tank levels and process instrumentation
• Operating pumps, valves, filter presses, controls and other operating devices
• Loading finished goods,
• Connecting/disconnecting railroad cars
• Operating the forklift trucks, skid steers, and overhead cranes
• And any other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience working with little supervision.
• Experience with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What you can expect from us:

• Great opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A job that helps you increase your abilities and skills in various areas.
• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market.
• A great, multicultural, and positive working environment.

For more information, please contact Antonio Cooksey by email at [e-mail]

The hourly rate for consideration for this position is $27.62 per hour with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

• health insurance
• paid time off
• life/disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match)

We are leading the way to sustained fair pay in the workplace. As a Fair Pay Certified company, we are taking action to enable ongoing equal pay for equal work. This certification demonstrates our commitment to using trusted and transparent methodologies to analyze pay equity. We are proud to share this achievement as part of our dedication to a fair and equitable workplace for everyone.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.www.kemira.com