Batch Reactor Process Operator

Job Description

Overview

Kable Workforce Solutions is seeking a Batch Reactor Process Operator for our client. You will run and care for chemical reactor systems that convert raw inputs into finished industrial products while upholding strict safety, environmental, and quality standards. A Day in Your Shift

You arrive, gear up in required PPE, review the batch sheet, and walk the line. Pre-start checks complete, you bring the system online and begin charging the reactor according to the recipe. Through the shift you fine-tune temperature, pressure, vacuum, and flow, watching the process closely and reacting quickly to any deviation. Samples go to the lab, records go into the log, and the equipment gets cleaned and prepped for the next run—always with safety first.

Operate batch reactors, blending tanks, and related process equipment

Charge solids, liquids, and gases per batch instructions

Control temperature, pressure, vacuum, and flow via valves and control systems

Observe reactions; respond to alarms and abnormal conditions

Collect in-process and finished product samples for laboratory testing

Accurately record readings, batch data, and production logs

Perform routine cleaning, setups, and basic maintenance on reactors and auxiliaries

Inspect equipment and report mechanical or safety concerns

Follow written and verbal procedures and safety instructions

Assist with packaging, material handling, and other production needs

Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area in line with environmental regulations What You Bring

High School Diploma or GED

7–12 months of relevant manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial experience preferred

On-the-job training typically 1–3 months

Hands-on ability to operate and adjust industrial processing equipment

Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability

Comfort reading gauges, meters, dials, and calibrated scales

Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions

Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Capable of documenting production data manually or electronically

Keen attention to detail; able to identify abnormal process conditions

Ability to multitask and make sound decisions under time pressure Physical & Safety Readiness

Lift and carry up to 55 lbs regularly; up to 90 lbs occasionally

Stand and walk for extended periods (50–100% of shift)

Push, pull, climb, squat, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements

Wear required PPE: safety glasses, hard hat, and steel-toed shoes

Must be able to wear a full-face respirator

Strong commitment to safety, environmental, and quality procedures

Able to recognize hazards and respond appropriately

Willingness to work in an industrial manufacturing environment

Clear and effective communication skills