BR Production Operator II

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Date: Oct 29, 2025

Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70805

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Hourly Wage: $44.48 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

We are in search of a Production Operator who will report to our Shift Supervisor in our Baton Rouge plant. The Production Operator performs both routine and non-routine plant duties to safely operate process equipment to meet EH&S, production, yield and quality requirements. This role requires the ability to work a 12-hour, rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

  • Execute/Take ownership for train processes.
  • Completely fill out procedures and datasheets (thoroughly, legibly, and accurately)
  • Fill out turnover, in detail, everyday
  • Fill out/assist with permits, LOTO, etc.
  • Complete routine checks on scooters, forklifts, etc.
  • Be familiar with general policies and procedures
  • Be familiar with the basic plant systems/utilities (jacket utilities, steam, nitrogen, air, sumps, etc.)
  • Complete 5S Checklists for each train
  • Keep area organized and in good working condition
  • Verify labels on containers are complete and accurate
  • Pick up and dispose of samples
  • Bring to attention, issues with equipment and safety hazards
  • Complete monthly CBTs
  • Complete procedure reviews

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 1-3 year of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability 
  • 401(k) 

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.


Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge