Job Description
Job Description
Chemical Operator
Berlin CT
Direct-Hire
3rd shift hours: 11 pm – 7 am
Position Summary
The Chemical Operator is responsible for the safe operation of equipment in a manufacturing facility, material handling, quality control, accurate recordkeeping, and maintaining housekeeping standards while following company policies and safety procedures.
Essential Functions
- Operate and monitor plant systems (feeds, temperatures, pressures)
- Follow procedures and instructions from Leads and Managers.
- Sample, test, and record process streams per quality requirements.
- Accurately weigh and add raw materials; monitor inventory.
- Load finished products into bulk tankers, totes, and drums.
- Assist with maintenance preparations.
- Maintain housekeeping and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM, and safety policies.
- Input data into ERP system and complete logs/forms.
- Provide improvement suggestions to management.
- Participate in EHS and training programs.
- Must be willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma required; community college certificate preferred.
- 0-5 years of chemical or manufacturing experience (certificate in Chemical Plant Technician training may substitute).
- Basic Microsoft Office 365 skills.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials handling, OSHA/EPA compliance, and emergency response training.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and interact with all plant levels.
- Full professional English proficiency (written & verbal).
- Flexible schedule availability.
Job Tags
Work at office, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,