Chemical Worker

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do.

Position Summary:  The Chemical Worker – Blender is responsible for producing chemical products by combining raw materials and operating manufacturing equipment to meet customer specifications. This role ensures product quality, maintains accurate records, and adheres to all safety and regulatory guidelines, including hazardous material handling. The position reports to the Unit Manager and supports overall production and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

- Combine raw materials and operate blending/manufacturing equipment
- Monitor production processes, including tank levels, volumes, and temperatures
- Perform quality control by sampling, testing, and adjusting blends as needed
- Calculate batch sizes and maintain accurate production records
- Load trucks and ensure tanks are clean and ready for use
- Verify DOT-compliant labeling and placarding of materials
- Fill, label, and prepare drums and totes for shipment
- Inspect tank levels prior to loading and unloading operations
- Support onboarding and training of new employees
- Handle hazardous waste, including inspection, storage, and documentation
- Respond to hazardous material spills and follow emergency procedures
- Maintain manifests, logs, and other compliance-related records
- Perform other duties as assigned to support operations

Qualifications:

Required

- High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
- 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a related environment
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedures, and instructions
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work safely with chemicals and follow established protocols

Preferred

- Forklift certification
- Experience in chemical manufacturing or blending operations
- Familiarity with hazardous materials handling and DOT regulations

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

- Frequent exposure to moving mechanical equipment
- Regular exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
- Work both indoors and outdoors, including varying weather conditions
- Occasional work at heights or in precarious positions
- Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and potentially hazardous materials
- Moderate to loud noise levels

- Ability to lift:

o   Up to 25 lbs regularly

o   Up to 50 lbs frequently

o   Up to 75 lbs occasionally

- Regular standing, walking, and use of hands for equipment and materials
- Frequent reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Why Join Harcros Chemicals?

- Employee-owned company where your contributions drive shared success
- Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and vehicle/car allowances for eligible roles
- Comprehensive benefits, including multiple medical plan options, disability coverage, AD&D, and life insurance
- Strong retirement benefits with ESOP participation, 401(k) and Roth options, company contributions, and early vesting
- Access to Lyra mental health and wellness resources for employees and dependents starting day one
- Supportive, team-focused culture that values collaboration and growth
- 10 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company committed to excellence