Job Description

Job Title: Chemical Operator

Job Location:  Avon Lake, Ohio

Job type: Full-time

Type of role: On-site

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life . Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit .

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Chemical Operator

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemicals market and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

Candidate will be primarily responsible for managing the safe operation of the Beauty&Home operational area.. This includes the operation of two reactor systems, size reduction equipment and packaging equipment. When the reactor systems are not operating, the person in this role is expected to handle other tasks, including finished goods packaging, raw material handling, or other miscellaneous tasks. 

Work Schedule:

• The current work schedule is a rotating 12-hour schedule, and some overtime is expected beyond the normal schedule. 

What We're Looking For:

• Maintain total compliance to all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements of the department.
• Set-up and monitor the extruder equipment using DeltaV and/or local control panels.
• Stage, label, fill, and ship finished product from reactors.
• Perform housekeeping and 5S in process area on regular basis to ensure a safe operation.
• Accurate administrative record keeping such as shift logs or spreadsheets, startup checklists, waste logs, status logs, environmental logs and production reporting will be required.
• Perform SAP transactions as required, including production reporting and inventory look up.
• Work with the process engineers, production coordinator, Control Room Operators, and foreman to maintain smooth operation, open communication, and continuous improvement.
• Diagnose process and equipment problems and either make minor repairs or submit work notifications.
• Successfully complete initial and annual refresher training to maintain certification.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• High School graduate or equivalent GED.
• Reliable attendance record and willing to work overtime as needed.
• Strong initiative and ability to work with limited supervision is a must.
• Must be able to multi-task, i.e. plan/schedule daily work to accomplish multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills with other shifts and day staff.
• Able to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to utilize drum carts and mechanical aids to assist in movement of drums weighing up to 500 lbs
• Fork truck and hand cart operation is required on both day and night shfit.
• Familiarity with computer software such as SAP or Microsoft Office is a plus.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com !

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.

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