Job Title: Chemical Plant Technician

Job Description

This position entails the efficient operation of a specialty chemicals plant, dealing with powdered chemicals used in the polymer making process. The role involves working at elevated heights and moving consistently between four levels of the facility, ensuring the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operation of the plant, which includes utilities, bulk storage, and warehouse.

ResponsibilitiesOperate plant machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.Perform repetitive tasks and remain in a stationary position for extended periods.Open and close valves, monitor instrumentation panels, and report findings from gauges.Dump 10-kilo bags into containers, utilize basic math skills, and track plant data.Follow procedures, climb ladders, and operate forklifts.Perform manual duties involving lifting up to 50 lbs.Stay current on operating procedures, emergency procedures, safety, and policies.Move about the premises daily, often exposed to weather conditions.Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.Use forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools.Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment as needed.Essential SkillsMachine operationMechanical functionsChemical or batch mixingChemical processingForklift operationGeneral labor and heavy liftingInspection and quality checkSafety and general productionAdditional Skills & QualificationsPrevious chemical experience preferred but not required.Track record of perfect safety and reliable attendance.Experience in heavy industrial roles preferred.Why Work Here?

Enjoy the family feel of a smaller entity with the benefits of a larger company. Engage in continued learning through access to a computer lab for self-education. Benefit from multiple paid holidays, and take advantage of onsite massage therapy services for health and well-being.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a clean room with air conditioning, while the rest of the plant does not have climate control. The facility has metal grading platforms and involves exposure to the elements during building transitions. This multi-leveled chemical plant requires physical fitness to climb four stories. Employees will work with both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, facing dust, noise, fluctuating temperatures, and flammable materials. Currently, the plant operates on 8-hour shifts rotating between 1st and 2nd shifts every two weeks, with plans to implement a 'Lego Shift' schedule involving 12-hour shifts in August.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 North Chesterfield,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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