Chemical Operator I Job

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Chemical Operator I Job

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Location: Piedmont, SC, United States

Employment Type: Regular

Category: Production / Operations

Posting Date: Sep 23, 2026

Internal Job Description

Chemical Operator 1

POSITION SUMMARY

Preform operator duties at the Ashland, Ohio facility.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING.

• 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.
• Participate in company safety meetings and training.
• Work 2nd or 3rd shift
• Work frequent overtime (12 hour shifts)

IN ORDER TO BE QUALIFIED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• 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.

THE FOLLOWING SKILL SETS ARE PREFERRED BY THE BUSINESS UNIT:

• History of strong attendance and performance.
• Ability to coach and be coached.
• Ability to be safe, innovative, flexible, self-starting, honest and open.
• Experience with computers.
• Ability to work as a member of an integrated team.

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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