Chemical Operator
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
65% STARs in role.
Job Title: Chemical Operator - Open to all Shifts - up to $30hr
Job Description
This role supports a small chemical manufacturing facility by safely operating production equipment, mixing and batching chemicals, and handling materials throughout the production process. The Chemical Operator prepares chemical batches, operates forklifts and front loaders, and loads finished product onto trucks while following established procedures and good manufacturing practices.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from regular pay raises, bonus potential, and clear opportunities for advancement within a growing network of facilities. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes great medical benefits, free life insurance, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage. Team members enjoy a competitive retirement plan with a 3% match on the first 3% and a 4% match on the next 1%, supporting long-term financial security. Work-life balance is supported through 3 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays, and 13 days of paid time off, creating a supportive and rewarding employment experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, mix, and batch chemical products according to established formulas, batch records, and production instructions.
- Operate blending and mixing equipment to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to process specifications.
- Use a forklift and front loader to move raw materials, in-process batches, and finished products safely and efficiently.
- Load trucks with finished product, ensuring accurate quantities and proper handling to prevent spills or contamination.
- Follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) and plant procedures to maintain product integrity and a safe working environment.
- Monitor equipment during operation, identify irregularities, and communicate any issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Maintain accurate production and batch documentation, including recording batch data in computer systems as required.
- Assist with general production tasks, including cleaning and maintaining equipment and work areas to support a clean facility.
- Collaborate with a small team to meet production schedules and support overall plant operations.
Essential Skills
- Ability to operate safely in a chemical manufacturing or production environment.
- Competence with computers to enter data, follow electronic batch records, and complete basic system tasks.
- Strong and consistent work history demonstrating reliability and accountability.
- Capability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and front loaders for material handling.
- Attention to detail when following batch instructions, recording data, and handling chemicals.
- Willingness to perform both production and material handling tasks as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience in chemical operation, chemical manufacturing, or batch mixing.
- Experience as a compounder, batcher, blending operator, or similar production role.
- Familiarity with batch records, GMP environments, and batch mixing or blending processes.
- Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment in an industrial setting.
Work Environment
The role is based in a smaller chemical manufacturing facility with a close-knit team of approximately seven individuals. The plant is clean and organized, but dock doors are often open, so the environment is not fully climate controlled and may be subject to outdoor temperatures. Work involves operating production equipment, forklifts, and a front loader, as well as handling chemical materials and loading trucks. Employees are expected to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate protective equipment as required for a chemical production setting.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Gahanna, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
EVP--pay raises, 5% bonus potential, opportunity for advancement, 27 facilities across the country, great benefits, free life insurance, short term and long term disability, 3% match on first 3% and then 4% on next 1%, 3 floating holidays and 9 paid holidays, 13 days PTO.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Gahanna, OH.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Gahanna,OH.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006407368