Job Description

1st & 2nd Shift Chemical Operator

Onsite - Gurnee, IL  

Who We Are: 

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

To ensure the safe, efficient operation of the batching area.  This position interacts strongly with filling area employees and group leaders, and QA department employees.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare all batches in an efficient manner, stressing safety and quality
• Connect equipment and tanks and properly transfer liquids
• Conduct and document periodic verifications of scale accuracy
• Clean and rinse tanks and other equipment per established procedures
• Document activities accurately per GMP as required using Product History Records (PHRs)
• Use all equipment safely and in its designed manner
• Recommend any changes to procedures and or equipment to improve quality, safety, efficiency or reduce waste
• Observe all safety rules and use all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specified for each batch
• Assist the QA department with all quality assurance requirements for batching and chemical use
• Assist with daily and weekly batching area clean-up procedures
• Conduct periodic chemical inventories
• Organize and consolidate incoming chemical shipments
• Keep the chemical storage area clean
• All associated duties for the safe, efficient operation of Purpose Built Brands
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

First Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday–Thursday)
Second Shift: 4:25 PM – 2:55 AM (Monday–Thursday)

What You Will Bring:

• Demonstrated safe forklift and pallet jack operation 
• General mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders and batching instructions
• General math skills
• Previous chemical compounding experience highly desirable

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products