Chemical Operations Assistant

Join Our Team and Support Critical Manufacturing Operations

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your career in manufacturing while gaining experience across multiple operational areas? We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Operations Assistant to support Packaging, Plant Operations, and Purification/Yard activities in a dynamic industrial environment.

This hands-on role is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety in their work, operating equipment, solving problems, and contributing to the success of a high-performing team. As an Operations Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations while supporting production, material handling, and facility activities.

What You'll Do

General Responsibilities

• Perform all job duties safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Follow quality, ISO, environmental, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor assigned production areas and identify operational issues.
• Assist with equipment adjustments, minor repairs, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Operate forklifts and heavy industrial equipment, including telescoping forklifts.
• Enter maintenance notifications and coordinate maintenance support activities.
• Support housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and plant-wide cleanup initiatives.
• Participate in required training programs and assist in training team members.
• Cross-train on multiple operational processes to support business needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Packaging Operations

• Operate automated packaging and material handling systems, including conveyors, elevators, screening systems, and bagging equipment.
• Support product packaging, palletizing, labeling, wrapping, and inventory activities.
• Follow packaging schedules and prepare materials and equipment for production runs.
• Complete Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and work permits as required.
• Maintain accurate quality, inventory, and production records.
• Utilize SAP to confirm production and manage inventory transactions.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation activities, including operating floor-scrubbing equipment.
• Communicate production status and shift activities effectively.

Plant Operations

• Support production changeovers and equipment cleaning activities.
• Assist with material transfers and process support activities.
• Transfer products between railcars, trucks, and bulk containers.
• Perform hole watch and fire watch responsibilities during maintenance and outage activities.
• Complete tank and vessel cleanout activities when required.

Purification/Yard Operations

• Monitor and control manufacturing processes using automated process control systems.
• Troubleshoot process issues and make operational adjustments to maintain process parameters.
• Collect product samples and perform analytical testing.
• Unload raw materials and support chemical handling operations.
• Prepare solutions and operate filtration systems.
• Load trucks, railcars, and bulk containers with finished products and raw materials.