CP Chemical Operator

Job Title: Chemical Operator (3rd Shift)

Job Description

This role operates chemical compounding and production equipment to manufacture specialty chemicals in a controlled manufacturing environment. The Chemical Operator follows detailed batch sheets and standard operating procedures to safely weigh, blend, and compound raw materials into finished products while maintaining strict quality, safety, and documentation standards on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical compounding, batching, blending, and production equipment to create the correct chemical reactions and finished products.
• Follow detailed batch sheets, formulas, and ingredient lists to ensure accurate sequencing of steps, temperatures, and processes.
• Use measuring and weighing equipment to accurately weigh raw materials to the correct proportions for each batch.
• Document all required information throughout daily activities, including batch data, process parameters, and production logs.
• Safely handle, label, store, and properly dispose of regulated waste, wastewater, and hazardous materials in accordance with safety procedures and regulations.
• Perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to verify correct amounts, percentages, and yields of materials.
• Conduct quality control checks on finished materials, in-process materials, and raw materials as needed, and record results accurately.
• Operate production equipment that requires active control and monitoring beyond simple push-button operation, adjusting settings as needed to maintain process specifications.
• Follow strict standard operating procedures (SOPs), including specified temperatures, processing times, and sequencing, to ensure consistent product quality.
• Support sanitation and cleaning processes, including clean-in-place (CIP) activities, to maintain a safe and clean production environment.
• Collaborate with team members in a small group setting to coordinate compounding activities and meet production schedules.
• Adhere to all safety processes, standards, and ISO regulations while working with hazardous materials and high-temperature equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience with chemical batching, blending, compounding, or similar process operations in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to follow batch sheets, formulas, and detailed instructions or ingredient lists with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to operate production equipment that requires active monitoring and adjustment, not just simple push-button operation.
• Comfort working with raw materials, ingredients, and chemicals, including hazardous materials, in accordance with safety procedures.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to verify correct quantities, ratios, and percentages.
• Experience working with batch sheets, raw materials, and formula-based production processes.
• Ability to follow strict SOPs, including specified temperatures, processing steps, and process parameters.
• Capability to perform quality checks on raw, in-process, and finished materials and document results accurately.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in small groups.
• Willingness and ability to work 3rd shift hours on a consistent basis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with batch making, chemical compounding, or blending in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with sanitation procedures and clean-in-place (CIP) processes.
• Experience working with specialty chemicals or complex formulations.
• Comfort reading and interpreting batch sheets, formulas, and process documentation.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and support overtime or weekend work when required.
• Interest in internal growth opportunities and long-term career development in chemical manufacturing.

Work Environment

This position is based in a chemical manufacturing facility that operates on 3rd shift. The standard schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with typical weekly hours averaging 40 to 45 and opportunities for overtime and occasional weekend work. New hires may train on 1st shift or 3rd shift for a few weeks before transitioning fully to the regular 3rd shift schedule. The overall facility is clean, though some areas and processes can be dirty or hot, especially near furnaces that forge new compounds. Certain tasks take place in hooded areas where operators run equipment and handle chemicals that can be hazardous if inhaled, so strict adherence to safety and protective measures is required. Team members work with a wide range of elements and materials, including many from across the periodic table. The role operates within a small team environment; the group is growing toward a fully staffed operation across three shifts, and close collaboration with coworkers is essential. The facility follows safety processes, standards, and ISO regulations, and team members must consistently comply with these requirements. Benefits typically include a shift differential for 3rd shift, health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, annual merit increases, off-street parking, discounted tickets for local attractions, an annual holiday event, and opportunities for internal promotion for strong performers. Dress and protective equipment are aligned with a chemical manufacturing environment, including appropriate personal protective equipment when working with hazardous materials and in high-temperature or hooded areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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