Production Operator-Chemical Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

VRC Technologies is seeking motivated individuals to join our Operations team as Production Operators. This position is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient execution of manufacturing operations including blending, reaction, material transfers, equipment operation, product packaging, and process monitoring.

This role offers a structured career progression path through Operator I, Operator II, and Operator III classifications based on training, qualifications, demonstrated proficiency, performance, and time in role.

Whether you are beginning your manufacturing career or bringing prior industrial experience, we are looking for individuals who are safety-focused, dependable, and eager to learn and grow within our organization.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence. Individuals in this role will learn manufacturing processes, develop technical skills, and contribute to the production of high-quality products while supporting overall plant performance.

Success is measured through safe work practices, operational reliability, training progression, teamwork, and the ability to consistently execute production activities in accordance with company procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute production activities in accordance with approved procedures and batch records
• Operate pumps, mixers, reactors, transfer systems, and related equipment
• Monitor production processes and communicate operational concerns
• Complete production documentation accurately and timely
• Support product transfers, packaging, and material handling activities
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Participate in housekeeping, inspections, and continuous improvement activities
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams
• Support production schedules and operational objectives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Schedule & Work Environment

This position is currently scheduled within a Monday through Friday manufacturing operation supporting three production shifts.

Candidates must be willing to work day, evening, or night shifts as assigned and support overtime requirements when business needs dictate.

As the facility continues to grow, operations may transition to a 12-hour shift schedule in the future. Candidates should be flexible and willing to support evolving business and production requirements.

Work is performed in a chemical manufacturing environment and may include exposure to industrial equipment, noise, temperature variations, and chemical products. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, agricultural, construction, oilfield, military, or related experience preferred
• Ability to work safely in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to work assigned shifts and overtime as required
• Willingness to support future schedule changes, including potential transition to a 12-hour operating schedule
• Must be willing to be clean-shaven as required to safely and effectively wear a respirator.
• Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical activities, including pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, and kneeling. The position also requires the ability to push, pull, carry, move, and/or lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Are you able to perform these essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation?

Why Join VRC Technologies?

• Competitive compensation
• Structured training and qualification program
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Stable and growing manufacturing operation
• Team-oriented culture
• Safety-focused workplace
• Opportunity to develop technical and operational skills
• Ability to grow into advanced operator and leadership roles

VRC Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VRC Technologies strives to provide speed, accuracy, & low costs to our customers’ value chain in order to become an integral extension of their operations while integrating our core values of safety, operational flexibility, responsiveness, quality, diversity, empowerment, & creativity.

Company Description

VRC Technologies strives to provide speed, accuracy, & low costs to our customers’ value chain in order to become an integral extension of their operations while integrating our core values of safety, operational flexibility, responsiveness, quality, diversity, empowerment, & creativity.