Resin Operator - Growth, Bonus & Benefits

NPAA; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Paid holidays

Health & 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Company events

Job summary

NPAA is hiring a Resin Operator to convert raw materials into finished polymeric materials using industrial equipment and perform in-process and finished quality testing with analytical lab equipment. The role requires a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in chemical manufacturing, a background in polymer or reaction chemistry, and relevant certifications such as forklift operation and HAZMAT training. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Technician certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Fork Truck Certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience.
• Experience with polymer or reaction chemistry preferred.
• HAZMAT training (HAZWOPER, etc.) or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs production functions in accordance with NPAA standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Loads raw materials and operates batch processes using control systems (flow, pressure, temperature), making adjustments as needed.
• Follows all quality and safety standards, including required PPE and lab testing to ensure product compliance.
• Meets production schedules and notifies supervisors of issues or deviations.
• Completes production documentation, inventory transactions (SAP), and related reports accurately.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas and properly handles, labels, and stores waste per NPAA procedures.
• Communicates effectively in a team-based environment and supports additional duties, special projects, and safety team participation as assigned

Skills

Fork Truck Certification required

Chemical manufacturing experience

Polymer/reaction chemistry experience

HAZMAT training

3 years manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Technician certification (or equivalent) preferred

Job description

NPAA is hiring a Resin Operator to convert raw materials into finished polymeric materials using industrial equipment and perform in-process and finished quality testing with analytical lab equipment. The role requires a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in chemical manufacturing, a background in polymer or reaction chemistry, and relevant certifications such as forklift operation and HAZMAT training. Equal opportunity employer.