Water Solutions Chemical Process Operator

Location: Leeds, SC
Shift: 10-hour rotating shifts, 8 days on / 6 days off
Reports to: Plant Manager
Compensation: $29.00/hr – $31.00/hr

A day in the life

Picture the start of your shift: suited up in PPE, you step onto the production floor of a chemical plant that manufactures Liquid Alum, ACH, and PAC for critical water solutions. You check DeltaV screens and gauges, confirm temperatures and pressures are in range, then weigh and mix ingredients with care. A tank car is scheduled—so you prepare pumps, piping, and valves, perform safe railcar opening, and coordinate unloading. You capture every detail—weights, temperatures, batch steps—into the database, then hop on a Trackmobile or forklift to stage materials. A minor alarm? You diagnose, adjust, and keep the batch on spec. Before the shift ends, you tidy your area, complete housekeeping, and hand off clear notes to the next operator.

What you’ll handle

• Execute chemical manufacturing steps safely and efficiently, following SOPs.
• Weigh and blend ingredients; monitor and control process temperature and pressure.
• Record batch data (ingredients, weights, temperatures) and enter it into the database.
• Open, load, and unload tank trucks and railcars; operate pumps, piping, and valves.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to maintain quality and uptime.
• Maintain plant inventory records and complete production documentation.
• Operate mobile equipment: Backhoe, Trackmobile, forklifts, and other plant vehicles.
• Perform daily upkeep, routine maintenance, and housekeeping.

Where you’ll work

• Chemical manufacturing environment producing Liquid Alum, ACH, and PAC.
• Physical work in ambient temperatures that can reach ~100°F while wearing PPE.
• Regular climbing of stairs and ladders and lifting within OSHA guidelines.
• Outdoor exposure where radiant heat or cold is part of normal rotating shift work.
• Strict adherence to safety programs: Confined Space, Working at Heights, Management of Change, Hot Work, and Operating Procedures.

Schedule realities

• Standard: 10-hour rotating shifts, 8 days on / 6 days off.
• Be prepared for scheduled 8-hour days and occasional 14–16 hour days for emergency operations/repairs.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years in chemical manufacturing or production (wastewater experience is a strong asset).
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Comfort with Microsoft programs, maintenance management systems (CMMS), and email.
• Knowledge of DeltaV operations, cooling tower chemical operations, and ISO 9001 requirements (asset).
• Mechanical aptitude and commitment to quality and safety, including wearing required PPE.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.

About Chemtrade

CHEMTRADE (TSX: CHE.UN) is a publicly traded chemical manufacturing and handling company headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with 65+ locations across North America and Brazil. We provide essential industrial chemicals and services across three business segments: Sulphur & Performance Chemicals, Water Solutions, and Electrochemicals. We are a reliable partner to Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment, Food & Beverage, and Pharmaceutical industries, and we are committed to the codes and ethics of Responsible Care 14001.

Next steps

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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