Chemical Operator

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messina talent advisorsCarpentersville (IL)

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

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About the role

Job Description: We are seeking a Chemical Operator to join a global polymer manufacturer's growing team. This direct-hire role offers strong career growth (promotions every 1-2 years), job security with a company that grew even through COVID, and guaranteed overtime at 1.5x pay.

What You'll Do:

Charge raw materials and operate reactors/mix tanks to produce alkyd and polyester resin batches
Monitor, troubleshoot, and document equipment/process issues using a PLC system
Collect and analyze samples; transfer materials between tanks
Package finished product and load/unload trucks (SAP paperwork)
Support inventory management, plant housekeeping, and safety initiatives (PHA, incident investigations)

What You Need:

High school diploma or GEDFamiliarity with batching, mixing, weighing, or compounding
Chemical/manufacturing experience
Forklift certified
Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/walk throughout shift
Strong teamwork, communication, and basic math/problem-solving skills

Company Description: Real People. Real Connections. Real Results. That's the Messina Talent Advantage. For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations. Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

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