• Chemical Operator - Entry Level

    Verdant Specialty Solutions, Inc. (Palestine, TX)


    Start Your Career in Chemical Manufacturing

     

    At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we’re not just producing chemicals - we’re building a future grounded in safety, reliability, and teamwork. We are hiring an Entry-Level Chemical Operator to join our operations team in Palestine, TX. This is a full-time position working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Full on-the-job training is provided.

    What you’ll do:

    + Operate and monitor chemical processes, batch reactors, blend vessels, and storage tanks using both manual and computerized systems

    + Perform raw material additions, product transfers, and collect samples for testing

    + Load and unload bulk tank trailers and railcars

    + Perform packaging tasks including unloading drum trailers, palletizing drums, and handling bags

    + Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment

    + Complete required paperwork such as log sheets, round sheets, checklists, and SAP system entries

    + Support general housekeeping, janitorial duties, and other labor tasks as needed

    + Follow all safety policies and procedures, using proper personal protective equipment at all times

    Requirements

    What we’re looking for:

    + High School Diploma or GED required

    + BS or Associate degree in Chemistry, technical certificate, military experience, or prior manufacturing/chemical operations experience is preferred

    + Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends

    + Strong teamwork, communication, and willingness to learn

    + Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks

    + Strong foundation in math, problem-solving, and computer skills

    + Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical

     

    Benefits

    Why you’ll love it here:

    + Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives

    + Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and generous PTO

    + Career growth opportunities in a dynamic, expanding business

     

    Join a company that’s redefining what it means to be “green” in the specialty chemicals industry. Verdant combines decades of technical expertise with a culture of collaboration and growth, giving you the platform to make a measurable impact from day one.

     

    Verdant Specialty Solutions is a dynamic, innovation-driven specialty chemicals company with a global footprint. Born from the McIntyre Group of the 1970s and relaunched in 2021, Verdant combines the agility of a small business with the safety, reliability, and scale of a larger organization, offering personal attention backed by industry-leading manufacturing and technical capabilities. With over 375 product offerings, nine strategic sites across the U.S. and Europe, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, compliance, and customer-centric solutions, Verdant brings functional chemistry to life safely, reliably, and responsively.

     

    Ready to make your next move? Apply today and let’s win together!