Chemical Operator-2nd Shift Operator

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies in-depth regulatory know-how manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition Home & Personal Care Professional Hygiene Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland) Arxada employs 3200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers all committed to our customers success.

The Chemical Operator is responsible for the safe efficient operation of chemical manufacturing processes. This role involves operating and monitoring production equipment handling raw materials and finished goods maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with all safety environmental and regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate monitor start up shut down and adjust chemical processing equipment including pumps valves reactors mixers and distillation columns.

• Safely handle raw materials and hazardous chemicals throughout the production process.

• Take process and product samples and perform basic quality checks (e.g. pH concentration) to ensure products meet specifications.

• Package finished products into drums pails and totes according to established procedures.

• Perform routine inspections cleaning and minor maintenance of equipment to ensure reliable operation.

• Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment issues and report abnormal conditions to supervision in a timely manner.

• Accurately document production data process conditions inspections and incidents.

• Handle hazardous waste in compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.

  35 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; entry-level candidates will be considered.

• Previous experience in chemical manufacturing or with chemical processes is a plus but not required. Candidates with strong work ethic integrity accountability and reliability are highly valued and training will be provided for job-specific operations.

• Comfortable using computers production systems and hand tools.

• Ability to acquire and maintain a working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ISO requirements.

• Willingness and ability to work overtime as business needs require.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality.

• Technical aptitude with mechanical and process equipment.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

The expected salary range for this role is pays between $26.00 to $28.00 an hour but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience education training licensure certification location and other job-related non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. All candidates must be able to work rotating shifts and will receive a shift differential.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan medical dental vision life and disability insurance paid time off paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Progression: Junior roles involve learning basics while senior operators troubleshoot complex problems and train others.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene Home & Personal Care Wood Protection Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition Care & Environmental (NCE) meanwhile provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics aerospace and other markets as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients chemicals and performance intermediates and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a qualified individual with disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.