Careers
Houghton Chemical Corporation seeks bright and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Houghton Chemical is an equal opportunity employer. We hire people not papers.
Company Description
Houghton Chemical Corporation is a fourth generation family business started in 1927. We are the Northeast's largest manufacturer and distributor of critical products that support various industries. Professionals depend on us for heat transfer fluids, automotive antifreeze, specialty water treatment products, lab services, and other unique chemical storage, package, and blending services. We have national and international distribution, internal and third party facilities, extensive inventory, innovative technology, and a dedicated chemical bulk fleet. We maintain a long standing commitment to our communities, our employees, and to our customers by insisting on excellence in products and service.
Our Employees
We are proud that many of our personnel have an employment history of 10 – 40 years. We comprise a mixture of unique individuals encompassing various generations, languages, nations, and especially personalities. We welcome new employees and provide the opportunity to develop skills and build a career path within the company. We often work in teams to solve problems while supporting each individual’s skills, strengths, and expertise. We expect full participation in order to provide quality products, excellent customer service, and maintain a growing, successful business. We support continued education, through industry trainings, webinars, and related classes. We understand that when our employees grow, so does our business.
Potential Backgrounds
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply for employment at Houghton Chemical. An applicant does not need direct experience when applying for any particular job as we hire people, not papers. However, the chart below lists some of the skills we utilize on a daily basis. We value the diverse personalities, backgrounds, and experience of our staff.
| Sales |
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| Marketing |
| Project Mangement |
| Architectural Sales |
| Engineering |
| Graphic Design |
| Social Media Management |
| Videography |
| Accounting |
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| Information Technology |
| Contract Law |
| Environmental Law |
| Waste Management |
| Administration |
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| Customer Service |
| Controller |
| Financial Mangement |
| Sciences |
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| Lab Technicians |
| Chemistry |
| Biology |
| Corrosion |
| Water Treatment |
| Thermal Dynamics |
| Logistics |
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| Freight Forwarder |
| Plant Manager |
| Maintenance |
| Mechanical |
| Construction |
| HVACR |
| Inventory Management |
| Truck Drivers |
Our Benefits
Houghton Chemical offers a generous benefit package, which includes competitive wages, health care, bonuses, and retirement plans. We provide a complete, quality, health care package to protect our employees and their families. In addition, we offer a substantial savings and retirement program to help plan for a secure future. All employees, full-time and part-time, are eligible to participate in our benefit plans.
Interns / Co-op Students
Houghton Chemical supports students in need of an internship or co-op placement. We partner with various local universities to provide opportunities for career growth and industry experience. Houghton Chemical has worked with students with various experience levels and backgrounds. If you are interested in an internship at Houghton Chemical, please contact us so we can review your information.