Job Description

Why FUCHS? Because Your Success Moves Us.

At FUCHS, we believe in empowering people to grow, innovate, and thrive. Our culture is built on trust, respect, integrity, and creativity—and we back it up with real opportunities for development, a strong work/life balance, and the freedom to make an impact. When you join FUCHS, you’re not just taking a job—you’re launching a career.

Salary:

FUCHS offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 per hour, but actual compensation will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity. This position is for 3rd shift with hours from 10 pm - 6:30 am.

Your Responsibilities:

Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a team that keeps industries running? As a Chemical Operator, you’ll play a key role in creating high-performance lubricants that power everything from cars to wind turbines. You’ll work in a fast-paced, safety-first environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Always wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safely operate forklifts or pallet jacks to retrieve and move packaging materials.
• Blend raw materials into high-quality products based on precise customer specs
• Follow detailed batch instructions to ensure consistency and quality
• Operate mixers, pumps, and mills through analog and HMI controls
• Using an RF Scanner, input material movements into SAP software to manage inventory and production data
• Load and unload bulk tankers trucks and operate a spotter truck
• Unload railcars raw materials
• Label and fill packaging items in compliance with company, DOT, and OSHA standards.
• Accurately measure and weigh chemicals into designated containers, following detailed instructions.
• Complete batch tickets and manufacturing logs to ensure full compliance with company policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area at all times.
• Report any damaged or missing inventory to supervisors promptly.
• Support other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (technical experience a plus!)
• 2+ years in manufacturing preferred
• Experience with compounding, blending, or mixing required
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varying temperatures
• Basic computer skills (SAP, MS Office)
• A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures, from hot to cold.

What You’ll Get:

• A dynamic, supportive team environment
• Competitive pay and shift differential
• Comprehensive benefits package (details here: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits)
• Career growth in a global company that values your ideas and initiative

Ready to move your world with us?
Apply today and become part of a company that’s shaping the future of lubrication technology—one batch at a time.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).