CHEMICAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Join Our Team and Support Critical Manufacturing Operations

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your career in manufacturing while gaining experience across multiple operational areas? We are seeking a motivated and safety-consciousOperations Assistantto support Packaging, Plant Operations, and Purification/Yard activities in a dynamic industrial environment.

This hands-on role is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety in their work, operating equipment, solving problems, and contributing to the success of a high-performing team. As an Operations Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations while supporting production, material handling, and facility activities.

What You’ll Do

General Responsibilities

• Perform all job duties safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Follow quality, ISO, environmental, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor assigned production areas and identify operational issues.
• Assist with equipment adjustments, minor repairs, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Operate forklifts and heavy industrial equipment, including telescoping forklifts.
• Enter maintenance notifications and coordinate maintenance support activities.
• Support housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and plant-wide cleanup initiatives.
• Participate in required training programs and assist in training team members.
• Cross-train on multiple operational processes to support business needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Packaging Operations

• Operate automated packaging and material handling systems, including conveyors, elevators, screening systems, and bagging equipment.
• Support product packaging, palletizing, labeling, wrapping, and inventory activities.
• Follow packaging schedules and prepare materials and equipment for production runs.
• Complete Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and work permits as required.
• Maintain accurate quality, inventory, and production records.
• Utilize SAP to confirm production and manage inventory transactions.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation activities, including operating floor-scrubbing equipment.
• Communicate production status and shift activities effectively.

Plant Operations

• Support production changeovers and equipment cleaning activities.
• Assist with material transfers and process support activities.
• Transfer products between railcars, trucks, and bulk containers.
• Perform hole watch and fire watch responsibilities during maintenance and outage activities.
• Complete tank and vessel cleanout activities when required.

Purification/Yard Operations

• Monitor and control manufacturing processes using automated process control systems.
• Troubleshoot process issues and make operational adjustments to maintain process parameters.
• Collect product samples and perform analytical testing.
• Unload raw materials and support chemical handling operations.
• Prepare solutions and operate filtration systems.
• Load trucks, railcars, and bulk containers with finished products and raw materials.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• WorkKeys® Assessment scores:
  • Graphic Literacy (4)
  • Workplace Documents (5)
  • Applied Mathematics (4)
  • Workplace Observation (2)

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of packaging, warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial operations experience.

Certifications

• Forklift certification/license required or ability to obtain certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• WorkKeys® Assessment scores:
  • Graphic Literacy (4)
  • Workplace Documents (5)
  • Applied Mathematics (5)
  • Workplace Observation (2)
  • Applied Technology (3)
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, chemical processing, or industrial operations.
• SAP experience and inventory management knowledge.
• Experience operating industrial equipment and automated process systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Communication Skills

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret work instructions, procedures, technical information, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accurately complete reports, forms, and production documentation.
• Effective collaboration with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional departments.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to calculate ratios, percentages, and measurements used in manufacturing and inventory processes.

Computer Skills

• Basic proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Email applications
  • SAP or similar inventory/production systems

Problem Solving

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and operational issues.
• Apply established procedures and sound judgment to resolve problems.
• Recommend improvements that enhance safety, quality, and operational performance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other industrial equipment.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and warehouse facilities are not climate-controlled.
• Regular exposure to industrial equipment, moving machinery, and manufacturing processes.
• Work may involve handling chemicals and working around process equipment.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, protective clothing, face shields, and other required safety gear.
• Commitment to following all workplace safety, environmental, quality, and food safety requirements.

Why Join Us?

✔ Competitive compensation and benefits

✔ Career growth and training opportunities

✔ Stable manufacturing environment with diverse responsibilities

✔ Cross-functional experience across packaging, production, and process operations

✔ Safety-focused culture that values teamwork and continuous improvement

If you’re a dependable, hands-on individual who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and is committed to safety and quality, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today to join our operations team!