Production 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 Production Worker at Harcros Chemicals is responsible for loading, unloading, moving materials, and filling containers within a plant environment. The role also supports chemical production processes and may include handling and managing hazardous waste in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load, unload, and transport materials within the plant using forklifts and other equipment
• Read work orders or follow instructions to determine material handling needs
• Load and unload tank trucks
• Move materials from storage to designated areas
• Operate industrial trucks or hoists for material movement
• Perform bleach production activities
• Produce liquid soda ash and/or hypochlorite; drum sodium hypochlorite
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and perform light maintenance
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in assigned work areas
• Follow and uphold all safety procedures and use required safety equipment

Hazardous Materials & Compliance (varies by location):

• Handle, inspect, and store hazardous waste
• Respond to hazardous spills and incidents in accordance with emergency plans
• Prepare and maintain hazardous waste documentation (e.g., manifests, logs, reports)

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, percentages)
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow written/oral instructions
• Ability to operate a forklift and other mechanical equipment
• Ability to perform physical job duties (lifting, standing, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in material handling, manufacturing, or chemical production (1–3 months or more)

• Experience handling hazardous materials or waste
• Forklift certification
• Familiarity with industrial safety procedures and compliance standards

Work Environment:

• Frequent work near moving mechanical parts
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals

• Occasional exposure to:

• High and precarious places
• Electrical hazards
• Vibration
• Typically loud noise levels

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands and arms
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

• Lifting requirements:
  • Regularly: up to 25 lbs
  • Frequently: up to 50 lbs
  • Occasionally: up to 100 lbs

• Vision requirements:
  • Close and distance vision
  • Color and peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

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