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Chemical Operator

Evonik
Tonawanda, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
What We Offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

Responsibilities

  • Operate basic equipment and carry out routine tasks. Involves following strict, detailed instructions.
  • Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. Involves working within given settings or parameters.
  • Help to install equipment and appliances by carrying out preparations and providing assistance while following strict, detailed instructions.
  • Help to maintain and repair equipment and appliances by carrying out preparations and providing assistance while following strict, detailed instructions.
  • Support the quality function by working within strict quality standards.
  • Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

Requirements

  • Secondary / Intermediate (2 GCSE)
  • Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised.
  • Uses clear and effective elementary verbal communications skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
  • Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
  • Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
  • Applies elementary concepts under supervision to manage and apply safe systems of work.
  • Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
  • Works under supervision at an elementary level to review and create relevant, lucid and effective reports.
  • Works under supervision at an elementary level to motivate all employees to learn, grow and develop so that they can obtain the knowledge and experience they need to help the organization reach its goals.
  • Identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks in a production process at an elementary level, under supervision
  • Works under supervision at an elementary level to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.

Summary Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. The range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determine, but not limited to, geographical location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range: The starting rate for this position is $28.64.

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

  • Paid time off plan
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Justin Connelly [C]

Company is

Salary : $29

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