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2nd or 3rd Shift Production Operator
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Must be clean shaven from the top lip-line down (mustache, no beard)
WHO WE ARE
We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
BENEFITS AND HOURS
2nd Shift - Monday to Friday 2pm-10:30pm with $1 Shift Premium
3rd Shift - Sunday to Thursday 10pm to 6:30am with $1.50 Shift Premium
Up to $1.50 Shift Premium
Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
$500 per Year Wellness Incentive
Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
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Production Operator
The primary purpose of this position is product manufacturing, blending and packaging. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.
Primary responsibilities include:
Blending and packaging of liquid chemicals in a GMP environment.
Inspection, cleaning, and filling of drums and totes.
Loading and unloading of tank trucks and railcars.
Drawing samples of incoming product and finish blends and compounds.
Cleaning and inspection of blenders and reactors.
Careful review of worksheets.
Operation of machinery as directed by supervisor.
Attend all mandatory training.
Complete all paperwork accurately, neatly, and according to SOP by the end of each shift.
Active member of Milwaukee’s Emergency Response Team.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to the Production Supervisor.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Prior chemical blending experience recommended.
BENEFITS
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
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Senior Project Engineer
WHO WE ARE
We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
BENEFITS
Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
$600 per Year Wellness Incentive
Front-loaded Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
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SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
The Senior Project Engineer will play a key role in the development, construction, and start-up of Hydrite’s new Laurens, SC greenfield facility, with the expectation of transitioning into a long-term engineering role supporting the site post-startup. This position provides hands-on leadership through all phases of the Laurens expansion—from front-end engineering and detailed design through construction, commissioning, and start-up—while establishing the engineering, operational, and reliability foundation for the new facility. Following startup, the role will shift to ongoing capital project execution, continuous improvement, and plant engineering support.
The ideal candidate brings strong project execution capability, thrives in a greenfield environment, and demonstrates the ability to bridge project delivery with practical, day-to-day plant operations.
Primary responsibilities include:
Greenfield Development & Start-Up (Primary Focus)
Lead and support execution of capital projects for the Laurens greenfield facility from design through start-up
Partner with corporate engineering, construction teams, and contractors to ensure scope, schedule, and cost alignment
Support development of site standards, engineering practices, and documentation (P&IDs, specs, procedures)
Drive commissioning and start-up activities, including troubleshooting and performance validation
Establish foundational systems for reliability, maintenance, and operational readiness
Transition to Ongoing Project Engineering
Manage and execute capital and improvement projects for the Laurens site post-startup
Identify and implement process, safety, and reliability improvements
Provide daily engineering support to operations, including troubleshooting and optimization
Support MOC, PSM, and regulatory compliance initiatives
Additional primary responsibilities include:
Lead and support Hydrite’s Safety Vision, Mission, and Values, promoting safety across all operations, including contractor work, to improve facility and company-wide safety performance.
Provide engineering support to Corporate SQRA and Site EHS representatives to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and standards (OSHA Construction & General Industry, OSHA PSM, RMP, RCRA, DNR, EPA, Title V/PSD, OCPSF, Dept. of Commerce, NFPA, NEC).
Lead engineering efforts to support Food Safety and SQF initiatives and projects.
Coordinate and direct process hazard analysis, which includes PHA level selection and completion of the required checklists/templates and engineering MOC action items associated with the introduction of new products/processes. Basic data requirements include mass & energy balances/process kinetics, current equipment lists and drawings, process flow diagrams, relief vent sizing calculations, etc. per the OSHA PSM defined element.
Support Sales and Marketing activities and provide technical assistance through interfaces with customers.
Support daily production activities by monitoring process performance, trouble-shooting problems, and, as needed, implementing corrective actions.
Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence by maintaining quality facilities, products, and services for internal and external customers.
Develop operating procedures, training materials, and technical guidance for new equipment and processes.
Support maintenance of plant equipment as a technical resource.
Facilitate effective communication across Hydrite departments to ensure branch team success and provide timely, concise, and accurate reports to plant and senior management, including weekly written status updates.
Support construction management by coordinating with contractors and subcontractors, reviewing and interpreting construction drawings and specifications, monitoring construction progress and conducting site audits to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to the Corporate Engineering Manager.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree is required; preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Prefer to have additional education in Project Management.
Minimum eight years of Process-Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in chemical-processing industry preferred.
Minimum of five years of direct technical management experience (interfacing with contractors).
Experience with greenfield projects, major expansions, or plant start-ups strongly preferred
Site decommissioning experience (removal of equipment, demolition)
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required. Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs preferred.
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit and/or stand up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis.
Must have valid driver’s license and own a personal vehicle.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for the first year.
Occasional 12-to-14-hour workdays may be required as a result of travel or project related activities.
Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.
Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
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Chemical Loading Operator
WHO WE ARE
We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
BENEFITS
Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
$3,000 SIGN-ON!
Up to $5/hour shift premium on top of hourly pay
$600 per Year Wellness Incentive
Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
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OPPORTUNITY
The primary purpose of this position is to address the operational needs such as handling, manufacturing and loading of industrial chemicals to meet customer demand. Through the environmentally safe operations of the facility, in effective and efficient manner, Production Operator plays an important role in helping Hydrite Chemical Company supply its customers with a quality product in a timely fashion. Production Operator always strives for continuous improvement in his performance to achieve a goal of 100% satisfaction for both internal and external customers.
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE:
FRI-SUN with ALT THURS 7am-7:30pm (+ $3 Shift differential!)
Training will take place on 1st shift during the week for 4-6 months, but you’ll still receive the shift premium during that time.
Primary responsibilities include:
The following responsibilities for the Production Department are general in nature. Responsibilities will vary among employees based on the area of the plant they may be working. The Production Supervisor will assign any individual responsibilities that may be needed.
All containers are to be inspected inside and out prior to filling. (Read and follow Container Inspection and filling S.O.P.)
All reactors are to be cleaned prior to manufacturing products. (Follow GMP SOP's for Recordkeeping and Manufacturing Equipment Cleaning and Inspection.)
Prescribed safety equipment must be used and worn while filling and mixing (see Production Worksheet and PPE Certifications).
Each employee is responsible for ensuring the product meets all quality standards before product leaves the production area (this includes filtering of liquid products.).
All Production Department employees are responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the production areas.
All tank trucks must be inspected prior to loading and unloading. (Read and follow Tank Truck Bulk Loading and Tank Truck Unloading SOP's).
All paperwork must be reviewed before loading or unloading. (Read and follow Tank Truck Loading, Tank Truck Unloading, and Railcar Unloading SOP's).
Production schedules and Batch Records are to be reviewed to ensure correct raw materials are used and order of addition is followed.
Perform tote cleaning per procedure and maintain records for product service, tote testing in the prism tote tracking system.
Perform weekly area (as designated by supervisor) inspections, complete filter log, and all other logs, complete and hand in inspection checklist at required time.
Review Catalyst weekly for training requirements and have all training and sop’s reviewed by the due date.
Attend all required training when scheduled unless absent from work.
Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers
Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
Participate Emergency Response Team, RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required.
Complete Maximo service requests for equipment identified as needing repair.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA
Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently.
Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
Valid driver’s license required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to stand or walk up to 12 hours per shift.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. multiple times per shift, lift 100lbs. on occasion.
Must be able to climb steps and ladders up to 40 feet high several times daily
Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day without restrictions. Please refer to the SOP for facial hair guidelines.
Ability to meet DOT vision requirements.
JOB EXPECTATIONS
Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
Regular attendance is essential.
Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide back-up support as necessary.
Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
BENEFITS
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
WHY HYDRITE?
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WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
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Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers
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