Ingredient Batching Operator

Position Title: Ingredient Batching Operator

Department: Polymer Production Department

About ZL Chemicals

ZL Chemicals is an international manufacturing company with operations across Oman, Kuwait, Canada, and the United States. We specialize in advanced chemical and polymer manufacturing, serving global industrial markets with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. We are currently developing a state-of-the-art polymer manufacturing plant in Sohar, designed to be one of the largest and most technologically advanced facilities in the region. We are looking for motivated and reliable candidates to join our growing team and support the safe and efficient operation of this new facility.

Position Summary

The Ingredient Batching Operator is responsible for accurately measuring, weighing, and preparing monomers and auxiliary materials required for polymerization. This role ensures consistent batch quality by controlling concentration, verifying monomer content, and maintaining precise ingredient ratios in accordance with process specifications.

Main Responsibilities

Verify monomer content in cooperation with the laboratory and calculate batch dosage strictly based on tested values.

Accurately weigh all auxiliary materials for each batch; weighing must be based on actual measurements, not purchase weight.

Perform at least one weighing verification per shift to prevent deviations caused by balance error.

Control final mixing concentration within the required process range; investigate and correct deviations to ensure polymerization consistency and product quality.

Handle auxiliary materials properly to ensure bag cleanliness and prevent contamination or raw material waste.

Wear appropriate PPE during batching operations to prevent burns and safety risks.

Maintain accurate and complete operation records; ensure proper shift handover.

Complete other tasks assigned by workshop leadership.

Qualifications

College degree or above

Demonstrates strong attention to detail and operational precision

Maintains a high level of discipline, accountability, and responsibility in all tasks

Strong commitment to safety, with consistent adherence to safety protocols

Reliable, professional, and able to execute procedures accurately and consistently 

Language Requirement

English Level: A2 (Basic Operational English)

Ability to understand and use everyday expressions related to work tasks.

Ability to communicate basic operational issues using simple words and phrases.

Ability to read basic work instructions with the support of diagrams or visual aids.

Other Information

Work Environment: Indoor/Outdoor batching and polymerization support areas

Work Schedule: Rotating shifts (3/2 system)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Operational safety performance

Accuracy of ingredient preparation

Proper and complete shift handover

Compliance with weighing and batching procedures