Job Description
Chemical Operator II
Pay Rate: $23.00/ HR
Location: Kings Mountain, NC
Schedule: Monday- Friday | 6 AM -2 PM
About the Job
Personnel Services Unlimited is hiring an experienced Chemical Operator II for a manufacturing client in the King Mountain, NC area.
This role is a step up from entry-level; you’ll:
- Read and follow detailed production instructions
- Measure and mix materials to exact specs
- Check finished products for quality before approval
- Work independently and help guide less experienced operators
What You’ll Do:
- Mix and prepare chemical products according to detailed production instructions, selecting the correct equipment and materials for each job.
- Check finished batches against quality specs before approving them for the next stage.
- Keep accurate production logs (tracking output, materials consumed, scrap, and any defects).
- Handle hazardous waste responsibly, including proper container labeling, storage, and timely removal to designated disposal areas.
- Complete required annual safety training related to hazardous materials handling and emergency response.
- Know and follow spill and emergency response procedures.
- Support inventory counts and help maintain accurate material usage records
- Be ready to step into general chemical handling duties as needed
- Run a forklift as part of daily material movement
- Log materials and finished goods using a handheld scanner system.
- Keep your work area clean and organized.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous chemical manufacturing and batch mixing experience strongly preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Solid English reading, writing, and communication skills (able to follow written and spoken instructions).
- Comfortable with Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Willingness to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirements:
This is a hands-on, active role in a warehouse/production setting.
- On your feet, walking, reaching, and balancing most of the shift
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Forklift operation and use of lifting equipment for heavier materials
- Facility temperature varies by season (not always climate-controlled)
- Some exposure to chemical odors (non-toxic, irritant-level) and moderate noise
- Safety gear provided —including eye protection, protective footwear, protective clothing, and a respirator when required.
Interested? Apply directly through our job board today. Questions? Call our Shelby office (704-484-0344).
Personnel Services Unlimited is an equal-opportunity employer.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kings Mountain, NC |
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Emergency Proceduresunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Equipment Selectionunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Lifting Equipmentunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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