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Job Title: Specialty Chemicals Plant Technician

Job Description

This role involves the efficient operation of a specialty chemicals plant, focusing on the handling of powdered chemicals used in the polymer-making process, which are utilized in plastics and water treatment plants. Candidates must be capable of working at elevated heights and moving consistently across four levels of the facility.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operation of the chemicals' plant, including utilities, bulk storage, and warehouse.

+ Operate plant machinery and equipment, including opening and closing valves, monitoring instrumentation panels, and reporting findings from gauges.

+ Perform repetitive tasks and maintain a stationary position for extended periods.

+ Dump 10-kilo bags into containers, utilize basic math skills, and track and monitor plant data according to procedures.

+ Climb ladders, operate forklifts, and perform manual duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

+ Stay current on operating procedures, emergency procedures, safety, and policies.

+ Move about the premises and between buildings, often exposed to weather conditions.

+ Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

+ Use forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools, and perform equipment maintenance as needed.

+ Troubleshoot minor maintenance defects; some electrical experience is preferred for instrumentation.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in machine operation, mechanical functions, and process manufacturing.

+ Proficiency in chemical or batch mixing, chemical processing, batching, calibration, blending, and chemical handling.

+ Ability to perform general labor, heavy lifting, inspection, sealing, and packaging.

+ Capability to work with forklifts, fill containers, and ensure safety compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous chemical experience is not required; open to experienced and trainable candidates.

+ Track record of perfect safety and no attendance issues in previous roles.

+ Experience in environments requiring respirators is beneficial but not required.

+ Candidates with a heavy industrial background are ideal.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a family-like atmosphere in a smaller plant setting with opportunities for continued learning through access to a computer lab. Benefit from multiple paid holidays, even for contract associates, and access to affordable onsite massages, highlighting the company's commitment to employee health and well-being.

Work Environment

The clean room is air-conditioned, but the rest of the plant is not. Platforms feature metal grading, and much of the process occurs outdoors. The plant is multi-leveled, requiring physical fitness to climb four stories. Employees are exposed to dry chemical materials, dust, noise, fluctuating temperatures, and both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. Currently operating 8-hour shifts, rotating every 2 weeks between the first and second shifts, with plans to implement a 'Lego Shift' schedule, offering 12-hour shifts with rotating days and nights.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.