Job Details

Pay range: $24.00+ per hour, based on experience, plus shift differential pay

First several weeks of training on first shift

Available positions: 3rd shift (M-Th 4x10 hour schedule)

GFS Chemicals is a family owned and operated business in Columbus, Ohio serving customers worldwide since 1928. You will be joining an established, close knit family organization that has been proudly dedicated to quality, service, and innovation in the specialty chemicals market. GFS offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a generous 401k, profit sharing plan, paid time off, 2:1 HSA match, company paid life insurance, medical, vision, dental, and much more.

Apply now to learn more about GFS Chemicals. Let's see if we have "Chemistry"!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in chemistry or related field is a plus.
• Proven experience as a chemical operator or in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of chemical processes, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including SOPs and manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in various weather conditions.
• Familiarity with operating and troubleshooting process control systems a plus.

Essential Responsibilities:

You will be trained in performing fascinating processes to manufacture chemicals used in automotive, pharmaceuticals, electronics, agrochemical, and energy commercial applications. You will learn multiple work centers over time allowing a changing work environment each day.

Daily activities:

• Utilize pumps to load raw materials into vessels.
• Monitor reaction conditions using our electronic PLC systems.
• Work closely with Quality Control to test and adjust batches in process.
• Package finished goods into containers ranging from 1 liter to 55 gallon drums.
• Use a fork-lift to stage pallets of raw materials for upcoming batches.
• We empower operators to participate in problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Focus on industrial housekeeping and personal protective equipment usage.
• Follow written operating procedures including the record keeping of information.
• Most importantly.. help to create a positive, productive, and safe work environment.

Additional Qualifications

The company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

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