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1st Shift Chemical Operator

Performance Fluid Experts Group
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2026
About PFX™

We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.

PFX Group™ brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.

From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.

Overview:
The 1st Shift Chemical Operator (7:30AM – 4PM) position unloads and loads products from (Bulk) tank trucks and railcars in accordance with internal policies and procedures.

In this role, you will be responsible for:
  • Inspect each truck or railcar before loading or unloading product.
  • Check the calibration charts or set the meter for the proper volume.
  • Take a sample and send it to the lab for processing.
  • Connect hoses to filters, tank, and pumps.
  • Load and unload with appropriate product.
  • Seal and placard the truck or railcar when all paperwork is finished. Communicate to Operations Support Specialist that the loading or unloading is complete.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on Tank Farm equipment.
  • Conduct analytical testing to confirm products meet quality specifications.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • High school diploma and previous experience in a chemical manufacturing setting preferred.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Physical Requirements:
  • This role must regularly lift and/or move up to 42 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and horizontally push up to 125 pounds.
  • This role frequently requires the employee to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Manufacturing plant setting with exposure to noise, heat, cold, and moving machinery.
  • Will require working in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
  • Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • May involve climbing ladders, working at heights, or in tight spaces.
  • The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
What we have to offer:
  • Competitive pay!
  • Opportunities for advancement - we prioritize promoting from within
  • Generous 401k match up to 3.5%
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • PTO up to 10 paid holidays
Pre-employment background (criminal and drug) check required.

PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled individuals.

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