Job Description

Aerotek is hiring Chemical Operators for a company located in West Memphis, AR.

These positions are direct hire opportunities paying $22-$28/hr depending on experience (with room to grow). Must be available to work a rotating shift Monday-Friday - 7AM-7PM then the next week 7PM-7AM Monday-Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tank levels using indicators, gauge glasses, measuring tapes, and related equipment to ensure accurate and safe operation.
• Load and unload trucks, including making proper tank connections and verifying accurate vehicle weights.
• Load and unload rail cars in accordance with established operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform basic testing such as pH, density, and alkalinity measurements to verify product quality and process conditions.
• Adjust gas flow to maintain proper evaporator temperatures and collect evaporator samples as required.
• Operate forklifts and loaders safely and efficiently to move raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Charge solid raw materials from bags, supersacks, drums, and bulk storage systems into the process as specified.
• Fill drums and tote containers to specified weights, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation where required.
• Apply basic process chemistry knowledge, including understanding the properties of acids, bases, and solvents during daily operations.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on chemical processing or chemical production experience.
• Experience operating forklifts and similar material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to monitor tank levels using gauges, indicators, and measuring devices.
• Capability to load and unload trucks and rail cars following established procedures.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting as required in a production and material handling environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a higher-noise, industrial environment and around outdoor elements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that invests in your growth through structured training and clear career development opportunities. The organization supports internal advancement, giving you the chance to build a long-term career while expanding your skills in chemical operations. You will work in an environment that values safety, continuous learning, and promoting from within.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial plant environment that includes both indoor and outdoor work areas. You will work in conditions that reflect the outside elements, including hot, dry, wet, snowy, or rainy weather. The facility has a higher noise level typical of chemical and production operations, and you will regularly work around processing equipment, tanks, trucks, rail cars, forklifts, and loaders. The position involves physical activity and heavy lifting as part of daily task

This is a Permanent position based out of West Memphis, AR.

The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision - Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability for all full time employees - Competitive pay - Opportunity for overtime - 401K retirement savings plan with Company match - Paid Time Off - Paid Company Holidays

This is a fully onsite position in West Memphis,AR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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