Chemical Production Operator

Summary

Title: Chemical Production Operator

Location: Chicago, IL 

Compensation: $26.50/hour and equity

Benefits include: Up to $750/month employer contribution toward employee medical insurance, including dependent coverage, 99% employer-paid dental and vision coverage, flexible PTO, FSA benefits, 401k, 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

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 ISO9001 (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 

Numat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or an unfavorable discharge from military service. We at Numat are committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.