Chemical Operator - Level 1

About the job

In this role, you will impact the efficiency and safety of our manufacturing operations by maintaining process control, performing routine maintenance tasks, and contributing to a safe working environment. Your efforts will help ensure consistent product quality and support the overall success of our chemical production facility.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following standard work to operate a station in a catalyst process unit. • Expected to certify on multiple stations and stay current with improvements on how to operate each station. • Write end of shift report and do shift exchange at beginning and end of shift. • Attend and contribute to a beginning of shift production meeting. • Participate in the Structured Safety Process (SSP), which will require specific safety precautions/activities to be completed every month. • Participate in Rapid Problem Solving to help quickly identify ways to get back to standard if production falls short. • Participate in and drive Continuous Improvement activities or suggestions to help make improvements on quality, cost and delivery. • The Operator is ultimately responsible to ensure that work being done in the immediate area is safe and follows all safety procedures. • Follow work instructions from leadership and Team Lead, attend all meetings as necessary and any other duties assigned in course of shift. • This will be a 12-hour rotating shift, 365 days a year position.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED. • 1 year experience in a manufacturing/industrial or service industry environment.

WE VALUE

• 3 years' experience in chemical manufacturing environment. • Basic working Knowledge of Microsoft package. • Basic working Knowledge SAP experience. • 2 years of experience of troubleshooting

Special Considerations: Lifting will exceed 30 Lbs. and/or repetitions of this, or lesser weights will be significant. Exposure to substantial machine, chemical, or other physical risks are anticipated."

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell's Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT) business unit is a global leader in advanced materials, process technologies, and automation solutions. PMT delivers innovative chemical, materials, and process technologies that improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of industrial operations worldwide. Our team is committed to driving operational excellence and delivering superior value to our customers through cutting-edge technology and expert service.

*Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. *Learn more

The salary range for this position is (Low: $52,500.00 High: $68,200.00). Please note that this information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posted: October 19, 2026

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 160285
• Job Category: Integrated Supply Chain
• Posting Date: 2026-10-19
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 8400 Joliet Rd, McCook, IL, 60525, US
• Hire Eligibility: Internal and External
• Relocation Package: None
• Pay Transparency: IL:$41800-60600
• US Person: Factory – US Person requirement: US export laws require candidates to be a US citizen, permanent resident, or have asylum/refugee status