Job Summary
We are seeking a Chemical Operator for a temp-to-permanent opportunity in Savannah, GA. This role is ideal for a dependable manufacturing professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced chemical processing environment and committed to safety, quality, and teamwork.
The Chemical Operator will operate and monitor production equipment, support hazardous materials handling activities, load and unload tank trucks and railcars, perform equipment checks, and maintain accurate production records. This opportunity offers a structured rotating schedule, competitive hourly pay, and the potential for permanent placement based on performance.
This is a strong fit for candidates who value a safety-focused workplace, supportive supervision, clear operating procedures, and a team-oriented environment where strong attendance, communication, and accountability are recognized.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment, including pumps, valves, filters, compressors, dryers, and related plant systems.
- Load and unload tank trucks and railcars while following all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
- Operate a forklift and perform routine equipment inspections, basic troubleshooting, and housekeeping duties.
- Conduct product quality checks, perform analytical testing, and maintain accurate production records.
- Report hazards, follow written and verbal instructions, and support safe daily plant operations.
- Assist with process improvements and other operational tasks as assigned by supervision.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $28 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary, temp-to-permanent opportunity.
- Location: Savannah, GA.
- Schedule: Must be available to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including overtime.
- 28-day rotation includes 4 consecutive night shifts followed by 3 days off, 3 consecutive day shifts followed by 1 day off, 3 consecutive night shifts followed by 3 days off, and 4 consecutive day shifts followed by 7 consecutive days off.
- Opportunity for permanent placement based on performance.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Operate and monitor chemical manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
- Support loading and unloading of tank trucks and railcars.
- Perform quality checks, analytical testing, and production recordkeeping.
- Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, and support reliable plant operations.
- 1 or more years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment required.
- Basic computer skills required.
- SAP knowledge required.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong communication, teamwork, attendance, and safety awareness.
- Ability to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including overtime.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing and chemical processing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 or more years of experience as a Chemical Operator preferred.
- Forklift experience preferred.
- Experience handling chemicals, hazardous materials, tank trucks, or railcars preferred.
- Experience with pumps, valves, filters, compressors, dryers, and other processing equipment preferred.