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Chemical Operator III Job

Location: 

Ashland, OH, United States

Employment Type:  Regular
Category:  Production / Operations
Posting Date:  Aug 13, 2025

A Chemical III operator is a floating shift operator who is trained on all processes at the site.  Including but not limited to Urethane Technology, Solvent Technology, and Acrylate Technology.  The Chemical III operator will be trained in all aspects of process from staging/compounding, charging, mixing, packaging and material handling.  Material handling includes the loading and unloading of bulk materials.  The Chemical III operator can be assigned to any production building as directed by supervision.      

Responsibilties:

  • Must follow all Safety Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Corporate/Plant Policies and Laws always.
  • Be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
  • Safely operate an industrial lift truck (sit down and stand up)
  • Compounding and staging of raw materials.
  • Blending of chemicals and powders
  • Charging liquid chemicals and powders to mixers
  • Monitoring mixers during mixing and reaction
  • Use of distributed control systems to control and monitor process.
  • Labeling and filling containers with product
  • Take samples of powder and liquids to ensure product quality, stage empty containers, maintain satisfactory housekeeping standards, prepare equipment for maintenance.
  • Safely handling industrial chemicals using established safe plant procedures and processes
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, hard hat, steel toed boots, etc.
  • Accurately completing shop floor paperwork in both written and electronic format
  • Use of computerized MRP system.
  • Work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.
  • Work frequent overtime (12-hour shifts)
  • Participate in company safety meetings and training.
  • Assist Shipping/Receiving and Other Production Areas as needed

Qualifications:

 
  • Must have a high school Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be safety conscious, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
  • Minimum of one year of hands-on manufacturing experience desired; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Must be computer literate and have good math skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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