Production Operator - Chemical Mixing and Blending

About the role

Brenntag is hiring a Production Operator in Fairbanks for mixing, blending and manufacturing operations. The operator runs process equipment to produce blended, diluted and manufactured products, monitors them to stay on specification, and handles the receiving, loading, staging and repackaging of liquid and dry chemicals. The role is physically demanding, involves working outdoors and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and manage process equipment to produce blended, diluted and manufactured products, ensuring they meet specification through process data and testing.
• Monitor processes safely using scrubbers, ventilation, bonding and grounding.
• Receive, unload and prepare liquid and dry chemical products from trucks, tankers and railcars, including inspecting tanks and tankers before and after loading, verifying products against shipping documents and sampling for quality control.
• Pick and stage product for delivery, operate powered and manual forklifts (certified) and move raw materials and finished goods.
• Fill cylinders, drums, totes, pails and tankers, paying special attention to food-grade and USP items, and store hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain receiving and shipping logs, examine stored product for deterioration and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Keep the warehouse clean and safe, report spills immediately and protect property from theft or damage.

Required profile

• High school diploma, GED or US military experience; candidates with 2+ years of chemical operations experience may be considered if education or service requirements are not fully met.
• Forklift operator certification or ability to pass the exam, and ability to stand and walk most of the day, climb ladders and work outdoors in variable weather.
• Availability for any day of the week, 8-12 hour shifts, and willingness to work overtime or weekends; good safety and attendance record.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions in English, do basic math in all units of measure, and use technology such as PLCs and operational technology.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and E-verify check, and be able to obtain a TWIC card for MTSA facilities.

Required skills

• Forklift operation (standing and sit-down) and pallet jack operation
• Basic math and reading comprehension in English
• Use of PLCs and operational technology equipment

What we offer

• Individual development, on-the-job training and career development programs
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program and employee assistance program
• Healthcare plan options and 401(k)