Equipment Operator

Chemical Equipment Operator

At Prayon, we enrich daily life through phosphorus chemistry by delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality solutions to customers around the world. We are seeking a Chemical Equipment Operator to join our Operations team and support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.

The Chemical Equipment Operator is responsible for operating automated packaging and material handling equipment, packaging finished products, managing inventory transactions, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, food safety, and environmental requirements. This position plays a key role in maintaining production flow, troubleshooting equipment issues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to a culture of operational excellence.

Schedule

• Shift: Rotating 12-hour shift schedule
• Includes day and night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-in coverage as required
• Shift differential applicable for qualifying hours

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate automated packaging, conveying, and material handling systems.
• Package, label, palletize, and transfer finished products according to established procedures.
• Perform production confirmations and inventory transactions in SAP.
• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot minor operating issues.
• Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance needs through work notifications.
• Complete required quality, production, safety, and regulatory documentation.
• Follow all safety, environmental, food safety, and quality management system requirements.
• Support maintenance activities, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, quality, logistics, and production teams to achieve business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to successfully complete required training and certifications.
  • Must meet the following ACT WorkKeys® minimum scores:
    • Workplace Observation: Level 2
    • Graphic Literacy: Level 4
    • Workplace Documents: Level 5
    • Applied Mathematics: Level 4
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-ins as required.
• Ability to safely perform the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, and working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, packaging, warehouse, or material handling experience.
• Experience operating automated manufacturing or packaging equipment.
• Experience with SAP or similar inventory and production systems.
• Forklift certification or experience operating powered industrial vehicles.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience.

Benefits

Prayon offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs and employee recognition initiatives

Why Prayon?

At Prayon, our employees live our Core Values by aiming far, aiming high, aiming together, and delivering results. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and a workplace focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Join our team and help drive excellence in a world-class manufacturing environment.