Operator, Chemical

Kemira; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life/disability insurance

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Job summary

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

• Monitor tank levels and process instrumentation.
• Operate pumps, valves, filter presses, controls and other operating devices.
• Load finished goods and connect/disconnect railroad cars.
• Operate forklift trucks, skid steers, and overhead cranes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Ability to work with little superv isn

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, we advance the power of chemistry, ensuring clean water and enabling a circular future. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture where we turn ideas into real-world impact. 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.

• The hourly rate for consideration for this position is $27.62 per hour with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 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