Chemical Operator

Shakespeare is looking to hire Chemical Operators with hourly rates from $18.80!

SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LLC, a Jadex Inc. company, is a US-based manufacturer of both industrial and consumer products for a wide variety of industries and applications.

Shakespeare® industrial products are tailored to the customer’s unique needs and include custom engineered nylon resins, performance monofilaments, and conductive fibers used as raw materials in finished goods ranging from automotive components to medical applications. The company operates under the Shakespeare®, Rino-Tuff®, and Weed Warrior® brands in the lawn & garden category and is a major player in the mass merchant channel as the primary universal fit solution for trimmer line, heads, and accessories. The brand is known worldwide within the marine electronics industry for marine radio antennas with a portfolio of connectivity solutions and accessories to help keep boaters connected and safe. Maintaining communications is of utmost importance to military forces across the world and Shakespeare®’s line of military antenna products plays a critical role in achieving mission success.

Position Summary

The Engineered Nylons Department runs a batch process to produce various types of nylon resin. The Chemical Operator doses raw materials and performs all process steps for the mix tank, evaporator, reactor, pelletizer, and material transfer to storage tanks. Further processing responsibilities include resin transfer, drying, sample testing and packaging of final product. The Chemical Operator works a rotating shift schedule in a non-climate-controlled area.

There are 8 hourly pay rates within the Chemical operator position ranging $17.81 - $27.06, based on the employee’s knowledge, skill, and experience. Operators may advance to the next pay rate once they have met the skill level description and pre-requisites.

Essential Functions

• Operates a variety of equipment to correctly dose all raw materials
• Stages, prepares, lifts, and loads raw materials into Acid Hoppers
• Selects product recipes and initiates the program to automatically dose bulk acids
• Unloads raw material supply trucks
• Operates the control system to dose water and bulk liquid materials
• Measures and doses proper amounts of manual acids and additive materials
• Executes the process cycle for the mix tank, evaporator, reactor, and pelletizer
• Executes the “dryer cycle” from the storage tanks to the sealed package:
• Load the dryer
• Perform leak checks
• Operate vacuum dryer systems to tumble and dry resin
• Collect samples, test moisture and color, and interpret results
• Unload the dryer and package into boxes/drums
• Label finished product with the correct part, weight, and lot number
• Maintain product traceability
• Collect and submit samples for QA testing
• Performs dryer steam outs to remove buildup in the vacuum lines
• Adheres to all policies and procedures for safe and efficient operation
• Follows operating procedures and instructions per batch process sheets
• Monitors and controls process variables, such as time, temperature, pressure, and tank level
• Sets valves, switches, pumps, and other components per production specifications
• Investigates and resolves process alarms and upset events
• Coordinates with maintenance to diagnose and correct equipment issues
• Completes product change, startup, and shutdown activities

Position Specifications

• Rotating shift work required
• Overtime required as needed to cover absence/vacation
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot problems
• Basic computer skills
• Must demonstrate commitment to safety
• Must demonstrate a willingness and desire to learn
• Must demonstrate effective time management and sound judgment
• Ability to make basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to read information and numbers and write legibly
• Must demonstrate a willingness to assist other operators when necessary
• Ability to lift 60 pounds
• Forklift license a plus

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience as a Chemical Operator preferred

At Jadex, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Jadex is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.80 - $28.57 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person