This full-time Gels Operator role is based at a chemical manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois, supporting the production of silicates and silicas for diverse industrial applications. The position involves overseeing gel production processes, including equipment sterilization, raw material handling, milling, packing, and in-process quality testing. Key responsibilities include maintaining production schedules, logging operational measurements, performing minor equipment repairs, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations. The role offers a clear career progression path where operators start in milling and packing before advancing to other operational areas. The position requires a high school diploma and two years of chemical manufacturing experience, with a commitment to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule in a 24/7 plant environment.