Top 59 Chemical plant operator Jobs in Chicago Il

Chemical Plant Operator I
Ecolab Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $28.10 - $42.15 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
3d
Chemical Operator
Oxychem —Chicago, IL
- $37 - $41 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
First Helpers
Dover Chemical Corp —Hammond, IN
- $30.85 - $35.85 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Water Plant Operator
City of North Chicago, IL —Chicago, IL
- $59,251 - $76,328 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Basic math
- Sanitation
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Production Technician
Vantage Specialty Chemicals —Chicago, IL
- $29.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
9d
Water Plant Operator (Union-AFSCME)
City of Evanston —Evanston, IL
- $41.07 - $49.78 an hour
- Rotating shift
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Process Engineer
CTS Corporation —Lisle, IL
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Maintenance Mechanic
Green Era Sustainability —Chicago, IL
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- 3 years
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Technician
RHP Properties —Countryside, IL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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13d
Maintenance Technician
RHP Properties —Hickory Hills, IL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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13d
Mid-Level Mechanic (Full-time) - Night Shift
Nestlé Health Science —Franklin Park, IL
- $34 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Oracle
- 5 years
- English
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
Plant Operator -Cylinder Filler
Airgas —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Paid jury duty
- Commuter assistance
3d
Terminal Operator (Plant Maintenance)
Ozinga Bros, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $29.46 - $36.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Chemical Operator
Fuchs Lubricants —Harvey, IL
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
Forklift Operator
SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands —Chicago, IL
- $19.63 - $29.45 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Operator Combo 1
Sun Chemical —Northlake, IL
- $28.85 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
8d
Open Food Machine Operator - Weekend Shift
Menasha Corporation & Companies —Alsip, IL
- $24.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Production Operator
Fuchs Lubricants —Harvey, IL
- $25 - $26 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Forklift
Quick Apply
9d
Printer Operator 23
Ardagh Group —Chicago, IL
- $30.33 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Mixing Operator - First Shift
Griffith Foods —Alsip, IL
- $23.18 - $25.56 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- English
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance

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Chemical Plant Operator I

Ecolab Inc. -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$28.10 - $42.15 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Material mixing

Full Job Description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

Ecolab is seeking a Chemical Plant Operator I to join our team in Clearing, IL. As a Chemical Plant Operator I, you’ll help deliver the products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. You’ll be responsible for operating and controlling chemical processing systems and equipment to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Review daily mix schedules and confirm availability of required raw materials to ensure smooth production flow
Accurately add raw materials to mixing systems using manual methods, pumps, or automated equipment, following standard mix instructions
Operate mixing equipment with variable agitation to achieve consistent batch quality
Monitor product quality throughout the mixing and filling process, identifying and reporting any out-of-spec materials or batches
Partner with Quality team members to resolve batch discrepancies and ensure compliance with standards
Perform thorough cleaning of all mix tanks and associated equipment to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment
Operate forklifts, palletizers, scales, pumps, and other material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished goods
Conduct routine preventative maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
Maintain accurate production records and equipment logs
Contribute to a culture of safety by following all Ecolab safety protocols and participating in safety initiatives
Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements aligned with Ecolab’s continuous improvement goals
Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations and team success

Position Details:

Plant Location: Clearing, IL
Work Week & Shift: Day: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm or Night: 6:00 pm - 6:30 am, alternating weeks Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat - Sun/Wed/Thu

What’s Unique About This Role:

Be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab’s mission to protect public health and the environment
Gain hands-on experience with chemical processing systems and industry-leading safety practices
Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Previous experience with industrial (large batch) mixing experience, mixing multiple tanks at once
Previous experience in chemical mixing
No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Physical Requirements of Position:

Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working safely and efficiently in a chemical or manufacturing environment
Ability to understand systems, pumps, read meters, basic Quality Control data and to track mixing and quality information (mix logs, batch adjustments, etc.)
Ability to perform basic Quality Control tests (perform pH testing, take samples)
Excellent attention to detail; must be able to simultaneously mix several tanks and accurately complete related documents
Experience operating a Forklift
Basic knowledge of chemistry and chemical handling
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience working effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

What’s in it For You:

Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $28.10 - $42.15. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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chemical plant operator jobs in chicago il

Chemical Plant Operator I

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First Helpers

Water Plant Operator

Production Technician

Water Plant Operator (Union-AFSCME)

Process Engineer

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Terminal Operator (Plant Maintenance)

Chemical Operator

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