Chemical Operator - 1st Shift

Forest View, IL
Full Time
Daubert Chemical Company
Mid Level

Are you looking to build a long-term career with a company that values fairness, reliability, continuous improvement, and genuine care for its people? Join the Daubert Chemical team as an Operator at our family-owned chemical manufacturing plant. With a team of 125 employees, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where each person plays a vital role in our success. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for mixing and blending product batches with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. Bring your chemical manufacturing experience to Daubert and in return, Daubert offers:  

  • Starting hourly range of $23.00-$24.00, depending on experience, plus overtime
  • Bonus opportunity, annual increase reviews, and eligible employee referral program up to $1,500
  • BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental and Vision Service Plan
  • 401(k) with immediate company match
  • Paid time off with 11 annual holidays plus vacation and sick time
  • Consistent hours and steady work
  • Disability, Family, & Military Leave
  • Paid training, uniform service included, all safety equipment provided, company lunch events
We are open Monday-Friday with overtime available. Some overtime is mandatory, and work hours adjusted for necessary business reasons, e.g. training, order demand. 
  • First Shift: 5:00am-1:30pm
The Operator works with chemical processing equipment to formulate standard or custom products according to product specifications. Every day the Operator will track the production schedule, follow batch sheet instructions to accurately and efficiently set up, weigh, measure, and mix raw materials in proper sequence. Next the Operator will add ingredients either manually or with pumps and meters, accurately record the required information on the batch sheet, and submit samples to QA. Finally, the Operator will prepare approved finished product for the container and label it for shipping. Overall, the Operator must be adept in learning and safely executing formulating procedures for the Production Department. 

Additional Job Duties
  • Performs activities to safely clean, secure and maintain equipment and work areas as required.  Participate in housekeeping (e.g. sweep, mop, dust, put items away in proper areas) in the facility according to 5S.
  • Follows, without exception, all work instructions, SOP’s, and safety rules, including use of all proper PPE and other safety equipment. Use of a respirator is required for certain batches. 
  • Troubleshoots problems with equipment, respond to system notifications and make required adjustments as needed.  
Experience & Skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.  Minimum 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience in a batch environment with chemical reactions. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to read, write and speak English. Works well within a team and able to follow specific directions.
  • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude; manufacturing experience with valves, pumps, flow meters, condensers, sensors, PLC's, filters, etc. 
  • Good problem-solving ability; makes efficient use of time within shift directives. 
  • Be able to demonstrate accurate math calculations. 
  • Ability to be trained and safely operate a forklift. 
  • Punctuality and excellent attendance are expected and required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical and work environment demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the worker is frequently required to reach with both hands and arms. Speaking and hearing are required. crouch or is required to stand; walk, climb; use both hands and all fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on occasion. The worker must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Passing a respirator fitting and pulmonary fit test is required.
 

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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