Chemical Technician

Job Title : Chemical Operator

Job Description

Seeking a detail-oriented and safety-conscious individual to manage equipment and semi-automatic processes for chemical substances used in industrial or consumer products.

Responsibilities include inspecting work areas and equipment for leaks or malfunctions, shutting down equipment when necessary, and notifying maintenance or engineering.

The role involves operating sit-down forklifts to move materials, handling barrels, drums, vials, or totes for down packing and chemical processing.

Initially, the candidate will focus on labeling products, using computer software to enter and verify product content, volume, and usage.

Tasks also include weighing and measuring various quantities of solids, powders, and liquids, working with valves, pressure, and gaseous material monitoring, maintaining mechanical and electronic systems, observing chemical reactions, monitoring gauges and recorders, and making control setting adjustments.

The candidate will also develop initiatives to improve quality, cleanliness, safety, and productivity. The role requires lifting 50-75lbs and moving barrels manually as needed.

Candidates must be open to being clean-shaven or shaving for respirator tests if required.

Hard Skills

• Chemical or Process manufacturing- 5 Years
• ERP systems (SAP or otherwise) 2 years
• Mechanical aptitude- 5 years

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• Safety-conscious
• Problem-solving
• Communication

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean chemical processing facility where respirators are only required during specific processing tasks.

The facility is climate-controlled, focusing on the production of liquids and powders.

About Aerotek :

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity.

As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees.

Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year.

Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at .

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.