Chemical Operator

Solenis•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media. Salary: $33.09/hr Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Work safely and follow all environmental, safety, and operational procedures. Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements for process operators. Identify hazards; use respirators and PPE; ensure proper permits before work begins. Operate reactors, forklifts, pumps, valves, and chemical dispensing equipment. Follow Process Safety Management, Responsible Care, and Emergency Response Plans. Participate in safety programs: hazard recognition, high-hazard permits, committees, training, inspections, housekeeping. Handle chemicals/waste (hazardous & nonhazardous) per RCRA and OSHA HazCom. Maintain all required documentation in accordance with Solenis standards and RC14001. Enter incident reports into the corporate EHS system. Production Safely operate reactors and production equipment; perform SAP transactions for inventory control. Run work tanks, heat exchangers, homogenizers, chemical distribution/dispensing systems. Perform scheduling, raw material management, work instruction updates, cycle counts, and data entry. Keep all work areas organized and clean (equipment stations, tank farm, hose stations, etc.). Use DeltaV or local process control systems. Conduct analytical and quality tests (in‑process, pH, halogen). Document production per ISO 9001 and Solenis requirements. Execute production plans and help coordinate operator schedule coverage. Analyze finished products; monitor raw materials and finished goods inventory. Complete SAP tasks, housekeeping duties, and all assigned training. Inspect and use appropriate PPE. Behavioral & Skills Self‑motivated, organized, disciplined, positive attitude. Clear verbal and written communication; proactive communicator. Strong team player; able to adapt to variable workloads. Capable of mechanical and process operations; able to wear PPE. Experience in manufacturing; forklift & hoist operation. Proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, DeltaV, Lotus Notes. Familiar with process equipment (vessels, valves, PLCs, flowmeters, etc.).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, industrial operations, or similar environments
Ability to safely operate process equipment (reactors, pumps, valves, forklifts, etc.)
Ability to wear required PPE, including a respirator
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, and work 12‑hour and multi‑shift schedules
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office; ability to learn SAP and DeltaV)
Strong communication skills and ability to follow written procedures
Forklift/hoist experience (or ability to obtain certification post‑hire)
Self‑motivated, organized, disciplined, positive attitude.
Clear verbal and written communication; proactive communicator.
Strong team player; able to adapt to variable workloads.
Capable of mechanical and process operations; able to wear PPE.
Experience in manufacturing; forklift & hoist operation.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, DeltaV, Lotus Notes.
Familiar with process equipment (vessels, valves, PLCs, flowmeters, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Chemistry degree (AS/BS) is a plus

Responsibilities

Work safely and follow all environmental, safety, and operational procedures.
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements for process operators.
Identify hazards; use respirators and PPE; ensure proper permits before work begins.
Operate reactors, forklifts, pumps, valves, and chemical dispensing equipment.
Follow Process Safety Management, Responsible Care, and Emergency Response Plans.
Participate in safety programs: hazard recognition, high-hazard permits, committees, training, inspections, housekeeping.
Handle chemicals/waste (hazardous & nonhazardous) per RCRA and OSHA HazCom.
Maintain all required documentation in accordance with Solenis standards and RC14001.
Enter incident reports into the corporate EHS system.
Safely operate reactors and production equipment; perform SAP transactions for inventory control.
Run work tanks, heat exchangers, homogenizers, chemical distribution/dispensing systems.
Perform scheduling, raw material management, work instruction updates, cycle counts, and data entry.
Keep all work areas organized and clean (equipment stations, tank farm, hose stations, etc.).
Use DeltaV or local process control systems.
Conduct analytical and quality tests (in‑process, pH, halogen).
Document production per ISO 9001 and Solenis requirements.
Execute production plans and help coordinate operator schedule coverage.
Analyze finished products; monitor raw materials and finished goods inventory.
Complete SAP tasks, housekeeping duties, and all assigned training.
Inspect and use appropriate PPE.