**Job Title: Chemical Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Chemical Operator responsible for mixing/blending materials, paint matching, and operating process equipment. The role involves monitoring plant equipment performance, unloading rail cars and tank wagons, and operating forklifts for staging materials. **Responsibilities** + Mix and blend materials according to standard manufacturing orders. + Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions using various instruments, gauges, and meters. + Unload rail cars and tank wagons. + Operate a forklift to stage materials. + Ensure products are made correctly as per manufacturing orders. + Complete production and quality control reporting in a timely and accurate manner. + Maintain thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment. + Perform quality control analysis during manufacturing steps, including drawing samples for laboratory testing. + Follow all safety procedures and act safely at all times, understanding chemical hazards and safety measures (MSDS, use of PPE, etc.). + Maintain a neat and orderly work area. + Perform other related duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Experience in chemical production, mixing, batching, and compounding. + 2 years of experience in multiple phase small batch production by weight. + Experience in granulation in batching processes. + Ability to perform weight conversions and basic math (addition/subtraction). + Knowledge of chemicals, including flammables. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to work well under minimal supervision. + Attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to interact well with others. + Ability to operate basic hand tools. **Why Work Here?** We offer excellent growth opportunities, both in position and pay. Our employees enjoy long tenure, averaging about 15 years. Benefits including medical, dental, and vision are available as soon as contractors become full-time employees. **Work Environment** The position is in a chemical manufacturing plant environment, requiring the ability to perform strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work such as climbing, lifting objects up to 50 lbs, and moving heavy drums weighing 440+ lbs. The work environment is not climate controlled and involves 12-hour shifts, guaranteeing at least 48 hours per week. Available shifts include first shift (M-Th, 7am-7pm) and second shift (M-Th, 7pm-7am), with training provided on respective shifts. There are also occasional 8-hour shifts on Fridays, mostly voluntary. Safety shoes (non-steel toed) and FR uniforms with safety glasses are required. You must wear 100% cotton clothing under the uniform. Training includes a 4-8 week period and an 8-hour safety course. Each shift consists of 4 chemical compounders and a team lead. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Plymouth Meeting,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.