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Production Operator I

Evonik
Janesville, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2026
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/

Job Description Summary

Controls and operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. May be expected to handle heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

Chemical Operator I will carry out the activities involved in the manufacture of specialty chemicals. Employee must follow ISO and PSM procedures in all phases of production operations. Performs SAP functions in data entry and also performs laboratory analyses, as needed. Knowledge of IMDG and 49 CFR dangerous goods certification for shipment of materials. Follows established quality standards, Company safety standards and EHS policies always.

Chemical Operator I will be responsible for all activities associated with the operation of one (1) of the following reactor specific teams. Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operation of reactors:

  • Unload ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, diethyl sulfate, hydrogen peroxide and benzyl chloride
  • Centrifuge and filter products specific for the assigned team
  • Load and unload tank wagons and rail cars
  • Perform blending operations in storage tanks
  • Operation of reactors 5, 7 and tank 27:
  • Centrifuge and filter products for the assigned team
  • Perform blending operations in storage tanks

The order of the Essential Functions does not reflect a level of importance or priority.

  • Automatic and manual charging, sampling, and controlling reaction and process vessels.
  • Transferring raw materials from rail cars and tank trucks to storage tanks, unloading finished products to tote bins or drums as directed.
  • Handling hazardous materials safely.
  • Recording process data on batch logs, batch records and inventory control records.
  • Adhere to approved work instructions.
  • Maintain housekeeping and safe work conditions.
  • General plant maintenance.
  • Accepts responsibility for his or her own safety and health. Performs assigned duties in a manner that is safe and protective of the environment. This includes following established operating procedures, proactively identifying, and reporting unsafe conditions and incidents, and actively contributing to a safe and environmentally sound workplace.

Requirements

  • Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle raw materials and finished products in a safe manner.
  • Must be willing to wear a full-face respirator or SCBA
  • Available to work 12-hour shifts (fixed days or nights), weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
  • Operator forklift truck and be capable of passing certification testing.
  • Demonstrate basic math skills and knowledge of computers.
  • Physically able to work under SCBA and full PPE and must be physically capable to handle bags and drums of materials.

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 https://careers.evonik.com.

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

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Bhawna Kapur [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation

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