Chemical Operator

Job Description: Job Description

Work Type: Full-time

Nature & Scope: Positional Overview The Imagine Group is recruiting for a Chemical Operator on behalf of our client, a leading provider of contract and toll chemical manufacturing services in Rock Hill, SC specializing in the production of specialty chemicals for companies across a wide range of industries. The organization offers capabilities such as multi-step synthesis, distillation, and process scale-up, supporting projects from pilot batches to full-scale production. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and protecting customer intellectual property, the company delivers flexible and reliable manufacturing solutions tailored to client needs. In this role you will be responsible for operating and monitoring chemical processing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production of specialty chemical products. You will follow detailed batch instructions, measure and mix raw materials, and document process data in accordance with quality and safety standards. Additionally, you will troubleshoot process issues, maintain a clean and organized work environment, and adhere to all environmental, health, and safety regulations. Role & Responsibility: Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success Operate a variety of process equipment, including reaction systems, distillation systems, filters, extractors, reactors, pumps, and centrifuges in compliance with prescribed operating procedures. Load and unload raw materials, intermediates, and finished products into and out of process equipment. Set up and adjust indicating and controlling devices. Monitor and record reactions, noting changes in chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Adjust valves and controls to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels. Maintain log of gauge readings, shift production, and equipment malfunctions. Communicate job status to incoming shift. Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment. Maneuver drums and other containers on pallets Troubleshoot process and/or equipment problems. Report/record mechanical/process problems. Sample, control, and maintain plant quality. Operate forklift. Complete plant data/batch sheets. Work in accordance with HSEQ best practice. Perform required housekeeping and maintain orderliness. Attend all safety meetings/trainings as required. Wear all appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) as required. Other duties as assigned.