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Material Handler I-Production Job

Location:

Chatham, VA, United States

Employment Type: Regular

Category: Production / Operations

Posting Date: Nov 13, 2025

JOB TITLE:

Material Handler I - Production

JOB LOCATION:

Chatham, Virginia

SHIFT SCHEDULE:

Position is full-time, 12-hour rotating shifts (two on, two off, three on, two off, two on, three off)); will be either day 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; or night, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Material Handler is responsible for performing specific field duties and assist operations in Monomer and Oligomer plants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Charge raw materials to reactions for monomer and/or oligomer as directed by Shift Lead

+ Properly label containers, then package finished monomer and oligomer product in either drums or totes

+ When necessary, assist with training of new production operators

+ Take samples as directed by board operator for testing

+ Perform minor maintenance on equipment as required

+ Assist in other operations in the plant as directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SKILLS/BEHAVORIAL SKILLS:

+ Minimum High School graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

+ Ability to work effectively as part of a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SKILLS/BEHAVORIAL SKILLS:

+ One to two years’ chemical manufacturing experience

+ Computer skills, including Microsoft platforms and SAP

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

+ Jessica Younger, Hiring Manager

+ No direct reports

WORKPLACE TYPE:

+ On-site

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

+ No travel requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

+ Works in a manufacturing environment with chemical, physical, ergonomic, and electrical hazards

+ Job duties may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, powered industrial trucks, hot work or steam, working at heights, sharp tools, and slip or wet hazard; walking, talking, hearing, and seeing

+ Work is primarily performed inside the manufacturing complex but includes exposure to outside environmental conditions

+ Worker may be exposed to dust, chemicals, odors, and other atmospheric conditions

+ Handles or works around hazardous substances following proper safety protocols

+ Work requires the use of personal protective clothing and equipment

+ Scheduled hours may include extended hours as needed

+ Noise levels in the work environment remain below OSHA permissible exposure limits

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

+ $26.46 hourly (if night shift, there is $1.50/hr additional)

+ Access our employee benefits information here: https://benefits.arkema.com/

Who we are?Arkema is a world leader inInnovative Materials for a Sustainable Worldwith the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive asOne Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you throughwww.arkema.com (https://www.arkema.com/global/en/) to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula.The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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