Chemical Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

The position will be responsible for all aspects of personal safety, product quality, and production efficiency in the manufacturing of chemical blends/products according to customers specifications and schedule. Duties will include the operation of reactors as well as filling, loading, and unloading of systems and auxiliary equipment. This position must operate and document batch processes to follow GMP and OSHA regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates production equipment and monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems in order to make appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions
• Batch manufacturing including weighing and charging raw materials to vessels and tanks, transferring products from vessels to storage tanks and other containers
• Complete raw material verification process to ensure that only the correct and approved raw materials are charged
• Follows company policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe and reliable operation. The employee will be trained in the cGMP requirements applicable to their responsibilities. cGMP principles and practices will be applied in all work assignments
• Read, record and interpret data from instruments, reactors, pumps, etc. to adjust as required to affect efficient and safe operations
• Understand the key process variables which impact product and quality/consistency and understand how to control and troubleshoot them
• Maintains good housekeeping and work areas to GMP standards and assist in general cleanup
• Fully support Ortec's goals of zero workplace safety incidents and participates in EHS programs
• Ability to mentor and train new and existing personnel on process operations
• Safely operate forklift, lifts and hand trucks
• Provide technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers
• Accurately documents data on batch records, graphs, and charts
• Assist with inventory of materials to maintain supplies
• Assist with new chemical engineering processes or production techniques
• Abide by all company and OSHA safety standards set for work areas
• Abide by all applicable FDA and Quality standards
• Performs related duties as assigned

Skills

Chemical, Production, Gmp, Batch record, laboratory, Sop, reactor

Top Skills Details

Chemical,Production

Additional Skills & Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Forklift experience and GMP training preferred. These are not required prior to hiring. This training is provided and maintained on the job

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Basic Computer, PLC & Math Knowledge

SOFT SKILLS

• Initiative, Integrity, Optimism, Honesty, Diligence, Stewardship, Humility, Shared Outcomes.

COMPETENCY

• Effectively manages multiple competing priorities
• Effectively interacts with multiple functions with diverse individuals to achieve goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skill
• Strong reading, listening and comprehension skill
• Detailed oriented
• Demonstrates excellent decision making and trouble shooting skills with the ability to prioritize
• Customer centric approach

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Piedmont, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Piedmont,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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