Rhonda Elliott

Job Title: Chemical Manufacturing Operator – Urgently Hiring!

• Initial Training: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM for 4–6 weeks

• Regular Schedule: A-Shift | 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), alternating 3- and 4-day workweeks including one weekend day

• Occasional Overnight Shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (1–2 times per month with additional pay)

  Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temp-to-Hire

We are seeking a Chemical Manufacturing Operator for a Temp-to-Hire position with our client, a reputable technology manufacturing company located in Corvallis, OR. The Chemical Manufacturing Operator will play an essential role in supporting batch production, material handling, and chemical processing operations in a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with chemical handling or electro-mechanical processes, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and be committed to maintaining safety and quality standards. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a cutting-edge manufacturing facility and further your career in the semiconductor industry.

As a Chemical Manufacturing Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Bottling, labeling, and bagging gallons of finished goods

• Decanting 1-gallon containers into smaller bottles inside a glovebox

• Picking bottles from various storage locations to prepare for shipment

• Cleaning and maintaining chemical manufacturing equipment under engineering guidance

• Replacing gas cylinders and managing chemical waste according to safety protocols

• Supporting high-volume manufacturing (HVM) and pilot batch production

• Maintaining general housekeeping in manufacturing and adjacent chemical lab areas

• Performing weekly inventory counts and logging updates

• Preparing shipments to the warehouse and receiving incoming deliveries

• Assisting engineers and technicians with special tasks and projects

• Recording completed work and updates in the shift pass-down log

• Following all documented change-control procedures required in semiconductor manufacturing

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 2 years of relevant work experience, or an associate degree in chemistry, engineering, or a related field

• 2+ years of forklift experience

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing

• Strong organization skills, flexibility, and eagerness to learn

• A proactive, self-driven attitude in achieving team and individual goals

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with high-purity chemical handling is a plus

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs from floor to table height

• Ability to move full 55-gallon drums using proper equipment (hand truck, pallet jack, drum lifter)

• Comfortable standing in one place for extended periods

• Capable of using a glovebox with thick rubber gloves to handle small items

• Must be able to wear full PPE, including respirators when required

• Frequent computer use for documentation and inventory tracking

Benefits:

• Ask us about our Referral Bonus Program to earn extra cash!

Ready to take the next step? Apply now for this Chemical Manufacturing Operator role in Corvallis, OR—or contact us to learn more!