Chemical Operator

**Chemical Operator - Rochester, NY (Onsite)****Arxada** is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.**Arxada you’ll play a key role in creating specialty chemistry that impacts industries around the world.**This position works a rotational schedule to meet maintain 24-hour operation of the manufacturing processes and is located at our Rochester, NY plant.**Essential Job Functions:*** Responsible for safe and efficient operation of assigned process areas such that all regulatory, health, safety and environmental requirements are satisfied.* Must acquire a working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ISO requirements.* Will handle hazardous chemicals and hazardous waste during the normal operation of this position.* Constantly striving to improve process knowledge, obtain new certifications and maintain existing certifications.* Informs supervision in a timely manner of conditions which may affect safety, quality, capacity or cause a process equipment hazard.* Planning and responding to emergencies that involve hazardous waste.**Qualifications & Experience:*** HS Diploma or GED. Preferred Associates degree.* 3-5 years experience working in a manufacturing environment. Will consider entry level candidates.* Chemical manufacturing or chemical experience background highly preferred.* Familiar and comfortable with computers, and hand tools.* May be required to work overtime as needed.The expected salary range for this role is pays between **$26.00 to $27.00** an hour, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. All candidates must be able to work rotating shifts and will receive a shift differential.This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.This role is also eligible to earn a bonus and benefits as defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.**Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:****Microbial Control Solutions (MCS)** focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.**Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE),** meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.**Arxada is an equal opportunity employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.US06 #J-18808-Ljbffr