Job Description

Plant Clerk – Arkema Inc. (Calvert City, KY)

Arkema Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Plant Clerk to support manufacturing operations at our Calvert City, Kentucky chemical production facility. The Plant Clerk plays a critical role in providing administrative and production support for a 24/7 manufacturing environment by maintaining production records, calculating production rates, coordinating employee schedules, supporting payroll and timekeeping processes, and ensuring the accuracy of operational data. Plant Clerks are part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local 236.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate and maintain production rates and production-related metrics for manufactured products.
• Compile, verify, and enter production data into company systems.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to daily manufacturing activities.
• Schedule production employees across multiple shifts in a continuous 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Assist with employee timekeeping processes and payroll data preparation.
• Review time records for accuracy and resolve discrepancies as appropriate.
• Prepare routine reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
• Support plant operations through data entry, record retention, and administrative coordination.
• Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, payroll, and management personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and production information.
• Perform other clerical and administrative duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong typing and data entry skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and production data.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP or other manufacturing/ERP software systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas, and data organization.
• Previous clerical, administrative, payroll, scheduling, or manufacturing support experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or 24/7 production environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Professional communication and customer-service mindset.

Work Environment

• Located at Arkema's Calvert City chemical manufacturing facility.
• Office-based position with regular interaction with plant operations personnel.
• Supports employees working multiple shifts in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• May occasionally require schedule flexibility to support operational and payroll deadlines.

Why Join Arkema?

Arkema is a global leader in specialty materials committed to innovation, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. The Plant Clerk position offers the opportunity to play a vital role in supporting manufacturing operations while working with a dedicated team in a dynamic industrial environment.