Job Title: Chemical Operator
Job Description
As a Chemical Operator, you will play a crucial role in verifying written batch records, ensuring chemical inventory availability, and combining raw materials in mixing vessels according to batch specifications. You will also be responsible for sampling completed batches for Quality Assurance and making necessary adjustments to maintain product quality.
Responsibilities
Verify written batch records as received by the Batching Department.
Ensure chemical inventory availability prior to batching and stage accordingly.
Combine raw materials as written on batch record in mixing vessels.
Utilize available line/filler rinsate totes for a given batch record.
Sample completed batch for Quality Assurance verification.
Make batch adjustments as instructed by Quality Assurance regarding pH and percent active ingredient.
Monitor and troubleshoot water systems in the area (de-ionized and soft water systems).
Inventory excess batch after production in appropriate totes with proper labeling and weight declaration.
Rinse batch tanks and assist with filler rinses using appropriate totes, labels, and weight declaration.
Complete shifts end Tie Out Sheet area, taking inventory of batch tanks.
Control waste in area and transfer to holding tank.
Retrieve solvent and propellant tank farm readings for inventory control as needed.
Perform general housekeeping and spill control in the batch room area.
Handle chemical raw material receiving and sampling in the absence of the Chemical Receiver.
Essential Skills
2-3 years of mixing and blending experience.
1 year of forklift operating experience.
Proficiency in liquid and aerosol blending.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Familiarity with GMP practices.
Experience with batching, compounding, and blending.
Knowledge of SOP and batch record maintenance.
Why Work Here?
Join a stable company offering great opportunities for upward advancement. Enjoy steady work year-round with lenient attendance policies. As a part of the Painters Union, benefit from scheduled raises and competitive benefits.
Work Environment
The work environment is non-climate controlled and may have certain areas with distinct odors. The position operates on a 3rd shift from 11pm-7am, with training provided on the first shift for one month.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, Missouri.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 St. Louis,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.