Trainee - Operative

ALTA Performance Materials; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 23,707 - 33,765; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

ALTA Performance Materials is seeking a Chemical Blender/Operator in Fort Smith, AR. This role starts early (4AM) and involves transferring resins, blending in process tanks, and maintaining logs.

You will handle hazardous materials with proper PPE and operate a forklift as part of daily duties, with on-the-job training provided. The position offers medical/dental/vision, life and disability coverage and a strong 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with basic math and science skills.
• Able to perform physical activity and stand/walk for long periods.
• Willing to undergo on-the-job training and certification.
• Ability to work 40–50 hour weeks (4AM start) with OT and Saturdays if required.
• Certifiable to drive forklift; on-site training provided.
• Ability to lift 30–75 lbs and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Transfer base resins to blends in process tanks following procedures and logs.
• Dispose of hazardous waste per plant procedures and maintain logs.
• Ensure hazardous waste shipments comply with laws and keep paperwork.
• Safely handle liquids/solids with PPE and additives as instructed.
• Use scales to add color/tint and monitor temperature and mixer speeds.
• Manually add raw materials to resin batches and operate mixer.
• Operate forklift to move drums/pallets and perform daily forklift checks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic math and science

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Forklift operation

Job description

Alta Performance Materials US, LLC

Be Part of a Bold New Chapter in Composites Industry, join ALTA Performance Materials

ALTA Performance Materials is the global leader in a broad range of general-purpose and high-performance grades of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats and low-profile additives for the plastics industry.

ALTA Performance Materials are used in several global markets: including building materials; corrosion-resistant fibre reinforced plastic; recreation; transportation; and wind energy.

The business has operations in multiple locations in the US, Europe, Brazil, India and China.

For decades, we've set the standard for excellence and reliability, elevating the performance in composites.

Today, we're writing the next chapter—an independent, future-focused company driven by innovation and a passion for pushing boundaries.

Our strength lies in our people: experts and innovators who bring energy and purpose to everything we do.

With a portfolio of premium brands and a culture built on trust, proactivity and partnership, we’re shaping the future of composites materials.

Join us and help define what’s next.

We are currently looking for a Chemical Blender/Operator to join our team in Fort Smith, AR. This role is a key part of our growing organization and offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic, collaborative environment. If you are passionate about delivering results, building strong partnerships, and contributing to high-performance solutions, we would love to hear from you.

Comprehensive Benefits Program

• Starting Pay: $20.86/hr.
• Employee benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• Highly competitive 401(K) plan; 3% employer contribution and an employer match of 100% on the first 6% of employee contributions

Responsibilities Include

• Transfer base resins to make blends in process tanks to proper specifications by following procedures and instructions which include transferring resin to and from tanks. This includes maintaining all logs, paperwork, weighing and measuring chemicals/additives associated with making batches.
• Dispose of all hazardous and contaminated refuse per plant procedures.
• Ensure that all hazardous waste shipments comply with government laws and regulations including labeling and drum condition. This includes maintaining all logs and paperwork associated with hazardous waste shipments.
• Safely handle, utilizing all necessary personal protective equipment, numerous liquid and solid raw materials used in the blending process by following established procedures and instructions.
• Must be able to utilize scales and measuring devices to make proper additions to batches for color or tinting and apply all safety protocols required to handle the additives.
• Manually add bags of raw materials to the base resin batches and control temperature and mixer speeds according to procedures.
• Safely drive a forklift to move drums / pallets. Perform daily checks on the forklifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma along with basic high school math and science skills
• Previous chemical manufacturing experience (a plus)
• Ability to perform physical activity (continuous standing, walking, climbing stairs, etc.)
• Previous mechanical equipment experience, operate pumps, compressors, etc.
• Must successfully complete on-the-job training.
• Ability to work a 40 to 50 hour week (4AM start) with some OT and Saturday if required.
• Must be able to be certified to Drive Fork Trucks, will be trained on site.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (30-75 lbs.).
• Skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, SAP experience desirable
• Ability to wear Full Face respirator, hard hat, steel toe foot ware, eye protection, gloves, and other PPE

ALTA Performance Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs.