Chemical Operator - 3rd Shift

Forest View, IL
Full Time
Daubert Chemical Company
Mid Level

Are you passionate about working in the chemical manufacturing industry and making a tangible impact through your expertise? Do you take pride in a batch well-made or a day’s work well done and are looking for an opportunity to work for a stable, family-owned employer? If so, Daubert Chemical Company wants to connect with you. We are seeking a detail-oriented, safety-minded Chemical Operator for 3rd shift who is confident in their batch making skills to work at our plant located in Forest View, IL, near Midway Airport. Bring your industrial manufacturing experience to Daubert and in return, Daubert offers:  

  • Competitive base hourly rate + overtime
  • Bonus opportunity, annual increase reviews, and eligible employee referral program up to $1,500
  • BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental. Vision Service Plan
  • 401(k) with immediate company match
  • Paid time off with 11 annual holidays plus vacation and sick time
  • 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. 

  • Third shift: 9:00pm-5:30am

The Operator works with the chemical processing equipment to formulate standard or custom products according to product specifications. Main responsibilities are to follow the production schedule, follow batch sheet instructions to accurately and efficiently set up, weigh, measure, and mix raw materials in proper sequence; adding ingredients either manually or with pumps and meters; accurately record required information on batch sheet; rotate stock, track inventory, submit samples to QA. Prepare approved finished product for container, label and shipping. Overall, be adept in learning and safely executing formulating procedures for the Production Department. 

        Additional Job Responsibilities

  • 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.  
  • Locate raw materials from stock storage; move materials as needed for batch production via fork lift, hand tucks, conveyors. Record inventory transactions. 
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned, e.g. participation in rotational safety committee.

Experience & Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.  Minimum 3 years chemical manufacturing experience in a batch environment with chemical reactions. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • 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. 
  • Works well within a team and able to follow specific directions.
  • 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 accommodations 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 is required. The worker 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: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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