Plant Operator II

Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of approximately 7,650 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands.

Plant Operator II

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. 

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job  

Operate in a chemical plant environment safely, efficiently and professionally.

In your future role as “Plant Operator II” you will

• Must be committed to working and operating safely and follow all plant and company safety and environmental policies and procedures, as well as wearing all required personal protective equipment


• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as function independently.


• Must be able to operate plant process equipment and instrumentation to produce products on time, utilizing standard operating procedures and processes that meet quality specifications and standards.


• Successfully pass initial operator training and subsequent refresher trainings.


• Must be able to work 8 and 12-hour rotating shifts.

• Under general supervision, will perform duties associated with the manufacturing of chemicals and other products to meet quality specifications and customer demands.

We believe you bring

• High School Diploma


• Under general supervision, will perform duties associated with the manufacturing of chemicals and other products to meet quality specifications and customer demands.

Great if you have

• Experience operating industrial equipment in a chemical plant, refinery, or similar manufacturing environment.


• Comfortable working rotating day/night shifts.


• Can perform physical work, including climbing, working at heights, and working outdoors in all weather.

The hiring salary range for this position ranges is $39.22/Hr. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role as well as the individuals’ qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications. 

Have we got your interest?

This is an on-site permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Supervisor based in Morris, IL.  

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors. 

About Nouryon

Explore careers and life at Nouryon   

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.