ARChemical Operator I Job
High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $56k (116 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Operate chemical production equipment, compound/blend raw materials, and monitor mixing and reaction processes.
Worth knowing
Might not be for you. Rotating shifts, full PPE including respirator, and repetitive production work — not a lab or R&D role.
Adjacent materials roleCompounding and staging of raw materials; Blending of chemicals and powders; Monitoring mixers during the mixing and reaction
H-1B filings
Arkema filed 3 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Scientist - Polymer Characterization, Lead Applications Engineer (High Performance Polymers), Chemical Process Engineer. Median filed pay: $97K a year.
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- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 1+ yrs
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
- Schedule
- Rotating shifts
Role details
Chemical Operator I Job
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Location: Columbus, OH, United States
Employment Type: Regular
Category: Production / Operations
Posting Date: Sep 30, 2026
Chemical Operator 1
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Postion Summary
The Chemical Operator performs all tasks associated with the production of chemical products, including material staging, equipment operation, in-process testing, and product packaging. This role utilizes both manual and automated systems, along with analytical test results, to monitor, control, and adjust manufacturing processes as needed to ensure the production of consistent, high-quality, in-specification products. The Chemical Operator is responsible for maintaining safe operations, adhering to quality standards, and supporting efficient production activities.
Key Responsibilities but limited to
- Must follow all safety rules, regulations, operating procedures, and corporate/plant policies
- Wear powered air purifying respirator as needed
- Be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to go up and down stairs
- Safely operate an industrial truck lift
- Compounding and staging of raw materials
- Blending of chemicals and powders
- Monitoring mixers during the 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, and prepare equipment for maintence
- Safely handling industrial chemicals
- Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment. Including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, googles, gloves and hard hat
- Complete shop floor paperwork
- Use of MRP system
- Participate in company safety meetings and trainings
- Assist in shipping and receiving
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be safety conscious
- Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience
- Must be able to use computer
- Be willing to work any shift
- strong work ethic
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work with others
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 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% 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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