Advanced Chemical Operators at Michelman are experienced production team members who safely and independently manufacture specialty chemical batches using a range of equipment including reactors, kettles, filtration systems, and utility operations.
Requirements
- Follow standard operating procedures to prepare, adjust, and complete production orders while interpreting process data, identifying abnormalities, and escalating as needed.
- Execute changeovers, cleaning procedures, and inventory transactions.
- Collaborate with support teams to troubleshoot issues, submit maintenance requests, and contribute to root cause investigations when problems arise.
- Perform quality control tests and adjust batches to meet specifications.
- Support problem-solving efforts to prevent or correct quality defects.
- Identify and report ways to reduce scrap, waste, or energy use.
- Participate in shift handoffs and daily tier meetings to support production continuity.
- Record inventory transactions accurately in ERP.
- Support product trials and help refine batch procedures.
- Use checklists to perform equipment changeovers, line clearances, and task verifications.
- Verify raw material identity, lot codes, and quantities before staging for production.
Benefits
- Excellent salary
- Incentive package
- Benefits package
