Chemical Production Operator
NuMat Technologies
$26 / hour
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Description
Summary
Title: Chemical Production Operator
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $26.50/hour
Schedule: Full-time, weekdays 7 AM – 3 PM
Benefits include: Up to $725/month (employee only), $2,395/month (family) employer contribution toward medical insurance; 99% employer-paid dental and vision; Flexible PTO, FSA Benefits, 401K Savings Plan, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability Insurance
Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor
The Company
Numat is a global leader in the field of precision chemistries. Numat’s solutions are changing the way industries around the world capture and separate hazardous chemicals that negatively impact human health and the environment.
Numat has been at the forefront of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) research and production for over a decade, and is the first company to successfully commercialize MOFs. The company’s world-class platform integrates MOFs into existing products and processes, merging chemistry innovation with manufacturing at industrial scale.
Through bold and transformative chemistry, Numat helps its global customers and partners make meaningful progress toward their net zero and innovation objectives. Be a part of something bigger, join our team.
Position Overview
In this hands-on role, you will support the on-site production of Numat’s growing commercial product lines that utilize its unique adsorbents. You will be required to perform manufacturing tasks safely, efficiently, and in a manner consistent with Numat procedures. It will be essential to communicate information effectively and professionally to your small and nimble internal team. Your attention to detail and willingness to change in a fast-moving environment is crucial to support the team’s mission of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Core hours are weekdays, 7 AM – 3 PM. The position may require work on Saturday and/or Sunday, holidays, and overtime.
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment to produce products safely, on time, and at target quality.
- Example activities include batch drying operations, transferring solid and liquid chemicals, packaging equipment operation, and conducting at-line quality-assurance tests
- Interface with industrial control screens to monitor and adjust continuous processes
- Complete proper process documentation as required
- Diagnose problems with equipment or process and, within SOP guidelines, adjust or escalate issues to the Supervisor or Maintenance team
Support execution of supporting tasks that keep the business running.
- Operate powered industrial trucks (i.e., forklift) to move materials through the facility
- Perform inventory management activities
- Support new product development activities, as needed
Contribute to the continual improvement of manufacturing safety, quality, and reliability.
- Be responsible and held accountable for achieving compliance with our HSE Policy
- Escalate quality deviations fearlessly
- Perform basic maintenance activities as directed. These activities include using basic hand tools to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot plant equipment.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills
- Ability and willingness to wear respiratory and/or hearing protection, as required.
Preferred:
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the chemical or process industry
- Prior experience with industrial controls or computerized data systems
- Work experience in an ISO 9001 (or equivalent) quality assurance environment
- Experience working with hazardous chemicals
Work Authorization
This position is not eligible for immigration support now or in the future (including filing employment-based visa petitions or permanent residence sponsorship).
NOTE: **NO AGENCIES**
At Numat, we believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to innovate and improve every day. We promote equality of opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to an individual’s sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, dis/ability status, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- disability insurance
About this role
NuMat Technologies is seeking a Chemical Production Operator to support manufacturing of its Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) adsorbent products at its Chicago facility. This is a hands-on production role where you'll operate and maintain equipment for batch drying, chemical transfer, and packaging; monitor continuous processes via industrial control systems; and conduct quality-assurance testing. You'll also manage inventory, operate forklifts, and contribute to troubleshooting and preventive maintenance as needed. The position reports to a Manufacturing Supervisor and requires attention to detail, effective communication with a small team, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is prioritized.
The role is full-time on a weekday schedule of 7 AM to 3 PM, though weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required. You'll need a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills; experience with manufacturing (especially chemical or process industries), industrial control systems, ISO 9001 quality environments, or hazardous chemicals is preferred but not required. You must be willing to wear respiratory and hearing protection as needed and be comfortable with the physical demands of the work.
Compensation is $26.50 per hour with solid benefits: employer contributions toward medical insurance (up to $725 monthly for employee-only or $2,395 for family coverage), 99% employer-paid dental and vision, flexible PTO, FSA, 401K, paid parental leave, and long-term disability insurance. Note that this position does not support visa sponsorship or immigration-related support.
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