Chemical Operator - Team Lead

Job Title: Chemical Operator - Team Lead

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cleanroom Technician - Chemical Operator to join our team in Blue Ash, OH. This role involves operating and managing a variety of production equipment and systems in a cleanroom environment. The position offers the opportunity to work across different shifts and is a 3-month contract to hire role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify all utility systems, such as hot water units and heat exchangers, to ensure equipment is ready for safe and efficient operation.
• Operate production equipment, including reactors, kettles, mixers, pumps, filtration systems, and forklifts, by following established operating procedures.
• Handle material movement by loading, unloading, staging, and packaging products while completing all required documentation accurately.
• Track process conditions, record operational data as it occurs, and promptly report unusual trends or deviations.
• Run systems such as extruders, packaging equipment, wastewater treatment units, and boilers while meeting safety, quality, and performance expectations.
• Participate in shift change updates and daily production meetings to maintain seamless workflow and communication between teams.
• Calibrate equipment and instruments according to established gauge and measurement standards.
• Enter inventory movements and material transactions into the ERP system with accuracy.
• Use approved checklists to complete equipment changeovers, line clearances, sanitation tasks, and verification steps.
• Confirm raw material details, including identity, lot numbers, and quantities, before staging materials for production use.
• Utilize digital tools and resources to support on-the-job learning and task execution.
• Seek clarification when needed to ensure full understanding of tasks and to reduce risk in daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, support teams, and management to address concerns related to safety, quality, or production flow.
• Complete mandatory training, certifications, and assessments within required timeframes.
• Follow all environmental, health, safety, and quality guidelines to maintain a compliant and hazard-free work environment.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas in alignment with housekeeping and GMP expectations.
• Offer constructive feedback to peers to help strengthen team performance and overall operational excellence.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Experience in blending/mixing from food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing
• Forklift operation experience
• Ability to stand for the entire shift
• Willingness to work in a non-temperature controlled facility
• Must wear proper PPE at all times

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, chemical mixing, compounding, blending, and batch making
• Knowledge of SOPs, FDA regulations, chemical operation, and machine operation
• Experience in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and heavy lifting
• Familiarity with batch records, fragrance, filtration, and chemical handling

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values its employees by offering comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off. We are committed to providing growth opportunities and promoting a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a cleanroom environment in Blue Ash, OH, with shifts available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. The work involves standing for the entire shift and working in a non-temperature controlled facility. Proper PPE must be worn at all times to ensure safety.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blue Ash, OH.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Blue Ash,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.