Location: Shakopee, MN (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 annually
About the Opportunity
Kelly is seeking an experienced Facility Process Chemist to join a growing manufacturing team in Shakopee, MN . This is a hands-on position supporting the production of fertilizer and plant nutritional products in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience with inorganic chemical processes, fertilizer manufacturing, ammoniation, and acid-based chemistry , and enjoys working directly on the production floor to solve process challenges, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent product quality.
Responsibilities
Support, oversee, and optimize large-scale production of plant nutritional products.
Monitor acid-based reactions and ammoniation processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
Troubleshoot process issues including:
Off-spec materials
Foaming
Scaling
Crystallization
Product stability
Provide hands-on technical support during batch and continuous manufacturing.
Adjust formulations based on raw material variability and seasonal production changes.
Investigate quality deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Support scale-up and implementation of new or modified products.
Develop and maintain batch records, SOPs, and process documentation.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve process efficiency and reliability.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline (required).
Minimum of 10 years of experience in:
Fertilizer manufacturing
Plant nutritional products
Related chemical production
Strong hands-on experience with:
Ammoniation
Acid-based chemistry
Large-scale manufacturing processes
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot chemical manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of fertilizer raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Excellent mathematical aptitude for formulation calculations, scaling, and process adjustments.
Technical & Analytical Skills
Experience using and interpreting analytical equipment, including:
pH meters
Density meters
Viscometers
XRF
HPLC
Ability to interpret analytical data and apply findings to process control and product quality.
Equipment & Process Knowledge
Practical knowledge of:
Reaction vessels and neutralizers
Pumps and piping systems
External cooling systems and heat exchangers
Mixing and blending equipment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
Liquid plant nutrition products
UAN
KTS
Phosphate-based fertilizers
Micronutrients
Surfactants
Defoamers
Stabilizers
Inhibitors
Continuous or semi-continuous fertilizer production systems
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join an established manufacturing organization where your technical expertise will directly impact product quality, process improvement, and operational success. You'll work alongside experienced operations and engineering teams in a collaborative environment that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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