Role at a glance
Location: Cleveland, OH
Base pay: $23.29/hour
As a Batch Process Operator, you’ll run end-to-end chemical production in a plant setting—charging materials, controlling conditions, and packaging finished goods—while meeting strict safety and quality standards.
A day in the life
- Begin your shift by reviewing batch sheets and setting up equipment such as reactors, tanks, conveyors, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Open and stage ingredient bags; accurately weigh and charge raw materials according to batch steps.
- Control critical parameters—temperature, pressure, and tank/reactor levels—making real-time adjustments as needed.
- Document precise process data and reactor conditions on batch records.
- Package finished product into bags, drums, or supersacks following customer and company specifications.
- Move materials manually and with a forklift; perform changeovers, start-ups, and safe shutdowns.
- Keep the work area orderly with routine housekeeping and promptly report any product or equipment issues to your supervisor.
What you bring
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Forklift operation capability.
- Comfort with basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Ability to lift, push, and move up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.
- Ability to wear a negative-pressure elastomeric seal respirator.
- Preferred: experience as a Chemical or Powder Machine Operator.
Skills that set you up for success
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving in a production setting.
- Hands-on experience with mixing, blending, and weighing raw materials.
- Packaging knowledge across bags, drums, and supersacks.
- Clear, reliable communication on a cross-functional team.
- Background in food and beverage manufacturing is a plus.