Production Technician

Clariant SE; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,705 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Carry-over PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Home/Auto Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant is hiring a Production Technician at the South Plant Facility in Louisville, KY. The role operates chemical processing systems, monitors process conditions, performs routine testing, and supports basic maintenance to ensure safety and quality.

This full-time onsite position offers $35.95 per hour plus a 5% quarterly bonus. Ideal candidates bring high school diploma or GED and manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical and spatial aptitude; basic troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and documentation.
• Ability to meet physical and scheduling demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic and semi-automatic chemical processing systems and equipment.
• Monitor process controls to ensure production specs.
• Perform routine tests and handle laboratory samples.
• Identify and report malfunctions, safety concerns, and quality issues.
• Move, transfer, and identify materials using forklifts and SAP labels.
• Document material movements and production data.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and assist training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Spatial awareness

Basic computer skills

SAP experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job ID: 41635 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is currently looking for a Production Technician to support operations for the Catalyst business unit at the South Plant Facility in Louisville, KY. The Production Technician safely operates automatic and semi‑automatic chemical processing systems and related production equipment. This position monitors process conditions, handles and documents materials, performs routine testing, identifies equipment abnormalities, and supports basic maintenance activities to ensure production meets established safety, quality, and process requirements. This position is a full‑time, onsite position offering $35.95 per hour plus a 5% quarterly bonus. Qualified applicants who are ready to contribute their skills in a safety‑focused, team‑oriented manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic and semi‑automatic chemical processing systems and related equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Monitor process controls, including meters, gauges, valves, temperatures, pressures, flow ratios, and scales, to ensure production specifications are met
• Perform routine process tests or submit samples to the laboratory and take appropriate action based on results
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, process abnormalities, safety concerns, and quality issues
• Make minor equipment adjustments and repairs and assist maintenance with work in the assigned production area
• Move, transfer, handle, and properly identify materials using forklifts, hand dollies, lifts, engineered transfer systems, and SAP labels
• Accurately document material movements, process readings, production activity, and other required data
• Maintain a safe and organized work area while assisting with the training and coaching of less‑experienced employees

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; previous manufacturing, chemical processing, production, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Mechanical and spatial aptitude with the ability to monitor equipment, identify abnormalities, and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office; SAP or similar manufacturing system experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and accurate documentation skills.
• Excellent attendance, safety, and performance record, with the ability to meet the physical and scheduling demands of the role.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry‑over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Mahogany McClurkin, Talent Acquisition Partner, [e-mail]

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.