Chemical Operator

Production Operator Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will work with other production operators, running lines, and making batches for customers. This role involves managing raw material inventory, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring operational efficiency. Responsibilities Issue silver for batches. Help complete material and maintenance verifications. Assist in troubleshooting material and process issues. Coordinate efforts to pre-plan and stage for the next day. Prioritize operator tasks according to release dates on the Open Order Report. Assign repacks to operators to complete before shipping deadlines. Help QC Lab in troubleshooting production-related issues and be involved with the corrective action process. Help manage raw material inventory and cycle counting. Perform or assign others to complete cycle counting monthly. Perform year-end inventory. Review fast-moving or critical inventory items weekly; order as necessary. Help maintain critical material list. Work with QC to ensure critical items are prioritized for testing to meet the production schedule. Attend daily production meetings. Become a Subject Matter Expert in Production processes. Understand all major production processes and be familiar with the company's major process lines. Understand material chemistries and have a fundamental understanding of all processes, materials, and equipment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in a manufacturing environment Handling production equipment Experience in chemical manufacturing Work Environment You will work in a clean manufacturing environment, operating on a single shift schedule from Monday to Thursday, with 10-hour days (6:30 am - 5 pm). Some Fridays may be required for catch-up, approximately once a month. The role involves working on lines, moving materials, and handling larger scale batch processing, including drums and pallets of powder. The facility employs about 50 people. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delaware, Ohio. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Delaware,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. 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.