Chemical Operator

Synthomer•Roebuck, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products. At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy. Summary: Comply with all site and job specific safe working expectations. Actively participate in safety programs. Runs reactive chemistry processes to generate finished goods as specified on batch sheets and bills of material (BOM). Monitors chemical processes, records data, and makes decisions to ensure safe operation and quality product is made. Filters and transfers finished product, packages materials, and prepares for shipping or bulk storage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Good math skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and ability to document the results of the work.
Exposure to various weather conditions
Ability to wear safety equipment as required.
Ability to obtain a forklift license within 14 days of employment.
Ability to lift 55 pounds
Ability to tip and roll 500 pound drums
Ability to work straight shift work – nights or days.
Not afraid of heights – no balance abnormalities

Responsibilities

Follow all plant safety requirements and participate in activities to continuously improve safety performance. Lead/participate in department and site safety initiatives including attending and leading safety meetings as assigned.
Reviews paperwork associated with process to be operated and sets up equipment according to instructions.
Verifies raw material availability and restocks plant supply as needed.
Adds raw materials to vessels, either manually, periodically lifting 55 lbs., or via hard piped systems utilizing pumps.
Monitors reactive chemical processes via computer control systems and visual observation of data and records data throughout.
Troubleshoots and reports processing issues using collected data and by monitoring plant control system trends in order to ensure safe plant and process operation.
Samples batches, in-process and finished product. Adjusts batch upon quality control advice, if necessary, to meet quality standards.
Records production data in log and SAP computer systems as pertains to batch.
Filters and transfers final product into proper storage container, tank, or truck.
Places identification labels on containers for storage and shipping.
Cleans work area, tank-feeding lines, and vessel. Maintains housekeeping in shared work areas.
Participates in inventory control processes including cycle counting.
Inspects forklifts, work areas, and personal safety equipment for compliance with documented expectations. Supports routine jobs inspections, as assigned.
Stays current on safety and job training expectations.
Be able to assist maintenance personnel with preparation of equipment for maintenance repairs per the safe work permit process.
Have full understanding of site safety system permits in the acceptor role. Be able to complete and work from safe work permits for non-routine tasks.
Work overtime as needed and be available during allotted time scheduled on the production call-in calendar.
Performs all duties as requested by team manager.
Must be able to support and be aligned with business goals by contributing to the Company’s safety programs and quality objectives.
Must be able to work in a team environment.

Benefits

💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
🏡 Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
💙 Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes