About Us

FutureFuel Chemical Company (FFCC) is a specialty and fine chemical manufacturing facility with over a forty year plant history. FFCC has  three business segments: custom/toll manufacturing, performance chemicals, and biodiesel. FFCC serves a wide variety of markets including pharmaceutical intermediates and products, nylon and polyester fibers, cleaning products, agricultural products, paints and coating, and fuels and energy.

About The Position

As a Development Scientist and Group Leader, you will design and oversee lab experiments to support the development of targeted proprietary and specialty chemicals. The ideal candidate is a creative PhD chemist with experience in conceiving and demonstrating routes of synthesis and transitioning organic chemical procedures from lab scale to full production. A qualified individual will develop lab procedures based on information found in the public domain literature and create new synthetic routes for targeted chemicals. The documentation of work in the form of internal technical reports and patents, as necessary, will be a critical part of the job. No two days are ever exactly the same, and the variety of chemistry is unmatched.

Typical Duties

• Lead and manage a team of chemists in the laboratory
• Drive technical innovations consistent with business strategy
• Interface directly with customers regarding current, active projects
• Identify and foster business leads to generate new opportunities
• Serve and lead multidisciplinary teams (lab, engineering, manufacturing, sales, HSE, etc.) to commercialize products
• Design economical synthetic routes for specialty and fine chemicals in a variety of markets
• Collaborate with the analytical lab group to develop the necessary testing to support product and process development
• Provide technical support for improving existing processes in the plant

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry
• Strong understanding of synthetic organic chemistry
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Leadership and motivation of technical teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative problem solving skills
• Proficient in literature searches
• Legally allowed to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an industrial laboratory setting
• Managerial and leadership skills

About Working At FutureFuel

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, including a relocation program and an individual annual bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurances, 401k matching, an employee gym, life insurance, and disability insurance.

FutureFuel Chemical Company (FFCC) in Batesville, Arkansas, has an opportunity for a Training Manager.  The Training Manager is responsible for the overall training and development program at FFCC. The Training Manager will identify training needs, create training plans, and deploy effective training programs to improve employees’ skills, productivity, and quality of work. He/she will assess a training program’s effectiveness, manage training budgets, and stay updated on training trends to ensure the organization’s training initiatives are aligned with business goals and employee development needs. The Manager and the training team will collaborate with all departments to ensure employees receive the necessary training to excel in their roles and contribute to the overall success of the company.

The Training Manager must be adept at identifying and measuring the gaps in employee growth strategies and developing ways to improve results along with being an excellent problem solver and creative thinker who can come up with novel ways of solving company-specific training challenges. The Training Manager needs to understand the requirements of the company apprenticeship programs and comply with all legal responsibilities.

Some individual responsibilities and skills include:

• Oversees the activities of the training department and monitors performance and effectiveness
• Identifying and preparing grant applications for training opportunities
• Managing the DOL approved apprenticeship programs
• Monitoring progress of training completions and ensuring milestones and goals are met
• Evaluating training effectiveness and implementing changes and enhancements as appropriate
• Ensures that training materials and programs are current, accurate, and effective
• Maintains knowledge of new methods and techniques for training, and training requirements applicable to the organization and/or industry
• Exceptional planning and organization skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communication skills including writing skills, classroom presentation skills, and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of the FFCC safety and operations procedures

The preferred candidate should have a four-year degree and at least 6 years’ experience in training and skills development. Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is a major advantage.

Future Fuel Chemical Company is a growing U.S. manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals and premium biofuels. Our company is headquartered in Clayton, St Louis and publicly listed on the NYSE under “FF”. We have a world class integrated biofuels and specialty chemicals manufacturing facility in our Batesville, Arkansas. Visit our website at www.futurefuelcorporation.com.

Batesville, Arkansas is a small rural town of about 10,000 on the foothills of the Ozark Mountains with excellent area schools, a University of Arkansas 2-year college and Lyon College, a highly rated Liberal Arts College. We are a strong outdoor community with the White River, nearby lakes, parks, bike trails, dog parks, walking trails, excellent soccer and baseball/softball facilities, a thriving community and aquatics center and Historic Main Street, and close access to Blanchard Springs Caverns, The Ozark Folk Center, and the Buffalo River, one of the longest undammed rivers west of the Mississippi and the nation’s first National River designated by Congress in 1972 to preserve its clean water and other outstanding values.  Batesville has a regional health care center, Community Theatre and Arts Council, a strong Chamber of Commerce, Mark Martin NASCAR Museum, and a regional historic museum.  Visit Batesville at cityofbatesville.com.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. All applicants will be carefully reviewed; however only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US without restriction (Green Card or Citizenship). We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

About FutureFuel

FutureFuel Chemical Company (FFCC) is a specialty and fine chemical manufacturing producer with an over forty-year successful plant history. FFCC has three business segments: custom/toll manufacturing, performance chemicals, and biodiesel. FFCC serves a wide variety of markets including pharmaceutical intermediates and products, nylon and polyester fibers, cleaning products, agricultural products, paints and coating, and fuels and energy.

FFCC is a small publicly traded company with approximately 500 employees that has a rich history of complex organic chemistry innovation, excellent environmental stewardship, and excellent health and safety compliance.  We are a growing U.S. manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals and premium biofuels. Our company is headquartered in Clayton, St Louis and publicly listed on the NYSE under “FF”. We have a world class integrated biofuels and specialty chemicals manufacturing facility in Batesville, Arkansas. This Electrical Engineering position is located in at the Batesville plant.  Visit our website at www.Futurefuelchemicalcompany.com

About the Position

The Project Engineering Group includes Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and Technologists who work together to contributes to the success of the company by providing engineering support to Manufacturing, Utilities, and Maintenance.  The Electrical Engineer will work with others in the plant to:

• Provide technical assistance, process improvement, and manufacturing support for chemical production.
• Develop and prioritize process improvement needs.
• Develop, implement, and support new processes for the site.
• Provide cost estimates to determine feasibility of business development plans.
• Design and plan layout of equipment.
• Provide technical assistance, process improvement, and manufacturing support for Manufacturing, Utilities, and Maintenance
• Solve electrical engineering problems and distinguishing between the relative merits of different plans and designs.
• Troubleshoot and identify root causes of electrical and instrument problems
• Provide electrical engineering support for multiple areas of expertise which could include: high voltage power systems, instrumentation, control systems, electrical classification, motor specification, lighting design, and process control
• Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations.
• Work in teams or independently to increase production capacity, improve product yield, provide safer operations, or reduce energy requirements.
• Apply sound process economics analysis principles to determine and document project values.
• Evaluate and specify new electrical equipment and instrumentation
• Maintain awareness and ties to corporate technology and engineering resources to help implement projects.
• Assist with definition and implementation of capital projects that will result in process improvements or increased capacity.
• Manage several projects simultaneously and regularly communicates progress to stakeholders.
• Follow safety and quality procedures.
• Communicate with employees in any role group, as well as outside customers.

Who We’re Looking For

• Candidates must have a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school,
• The preferred candidate would have at least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills,
• Highly motivated and self-directed,
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to successfully work with people from all levels and areas of the company,
• Creative problem-solving skills,
• The desire to learn and lead,
• Legally allowed to work in the US without restriction

About Working at FutureFuel

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, including a relocation program and Advancement Ladder.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances, 401k matching, an employee work-out center, life insurance, parental leave, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, paid military leave, wellness incentives, and disability insurance.
• Culture: Expect a company culture that is friendly, inviting, helpful, inclusive, supportive, dedicated, and full of brilliant team members.

About the Location

Batesville, Arkansas is a small rural town of about 10,000 on the foothills of the Ozark Mountains with excellent area schools, a University of Arkansas 2-year college and Lyon College, a highly rated Liberal Arts College. We are a strong outdoor community with the White River, nearby lakes, parks, bike trails, dog park, walking trails, excellent soccer and baseball/softball facilities, a thriving community and aquatics center and Historic Main Street, and close access to Blanchard Springs Caverns, The Ozark Folk Center, and the Buffalo River, one of the longest undammed rivers west of the Mississippi and the nation’s first National River designated by Congress in 1972 to preserve its clean water and other outstanding values.  Batesville has a regional health care center, Community Theatre and Arts Council, a strong Chamber of Commerce, Mark Martin NASCAR Museum, and a regional historic museum.  Visit Batesville at cityofbatesville.com.

FutureFuel Chemical Company is looking for a new member for our electrical and control maintenance team. Control System Maintenance (CSM) Mechanics work under the supervision of a team manager and performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance work related to the installation and repair of plant instrumentation and electrical equipment.  CSMs works with peers to manage the day-to-day needs of the clients in the assigned area of responsibility.  Using electrical single line drawings, schematic diagrams, the National Electric Code, Process Industry Practices, and Standard Engineering Practices associated with Control Systems Maintenance (CSM) work and equipment, CSMs performs a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and instrumentation work as well as performing limited mechanical tasks. Because most documentation for electrical equipment and instrumentation, work orders, process change orders, and cost systems is maintained electronically, this position requires the use of SAP system and internal computer databases to enter and retrieve data daily.  CSMs work in elevated locations, confined spaces, and extremes in ambient temperatures and must wear FR Clothing. This is a safety sensitive position. CSMs must satisfactorily pass a respirator fit test and be capable of working near rotating and moving machinery.

CSMs agree to enter a DOL licensed apprenticeship program managed by FutureFuel with the majority of study being conducted on their own (non-paid) time.  Progress reviews documenting job growth, performance, and attendance will be conducted at 16-week intervals. After approximately 18 months, CSMs are required to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule 3-4 months a year.

Applicants must have a minimum of a 2-year associate degree in industrial electrical maintenance or electronic technology or be a graduate of a registered electrical/electronic apprenticeship program or have four years of directly applicable industrial or military electrical/electronic experience. Aptitude testing is required for this position and applicants must successfully achieve Silver level on the Arkansas Career Readiness Certification including the WorkKeys Skills Applied Technology and Workplace Observation sections OR have passed the FutureFuel/Eastman pre-employment tests for Operations and Maintenance (Reading Comprehension, Troubleshooting, Graphic Arithmetic, Background and Work Interests Inventory, Assembly, Mechanical Comprehension)

FutureFuel Chemical Company is a growing Specialty and Bio-based Chemical Manufacturing facility with an exceptional safety and environmental history.  We are ISO9001 and BQ9000 quality certified.  Visit our website at www.futurefuelcorporation.com.  FutureFuel offers competitive wage, health, dental, disability, and 401(k) plans.  Applicant must be a US Citizen or be able to work in the US without sponsorship.  Interested parties should contact FutureFuel HR at 2800 Gap Road, visit our website at www.futurefuelcorporation.com under “Careers”, or email stacygunderman@ffcmail.com to obtain an application for employment.  High School diploma or GED required.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

FutureFuel Chemical Company is currently seeking a Chemical Sales Executive to join our team to support growth of our specialty chemical business. The Chemical Sales Executive will have responsibility for growing our business at key multinational customers in addition to developing new opportunities in current Ag chemistry, consumer products, energy, and performance chemical markets.  Our Sales Executives are expected to understand our chemistries and the capabilities of our manufacturing plant.  They work with our development chemists and engineers to secure product opportunities that maximize our manufacturing talents and skills.  FutureFuel specializes in chlorinations, brominations, esterifications,  acylations, alkylations, sulfonations, and reactive distillations.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing and growing new business at key multinational customers
• Generating new sales opportunities by securing profitable prospect accounts in target markets
• Maintaining positive customer relations
• Developing and implementing annual strategic and key account plans
• Providing account, business intelligence and competitive activity information
• Developing and negotiate commercial agreements
• Providing market analysis and pricing recommendations
• Providing accurate and timely sales forecasts and budgets
• Anticipated travel 40%-50%

Key Qualifications:

• 8+ years of direct field sales or business development experience in chemical product sales
• BS in a science related field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field of science) or applicable chemical sales expertise
• Disciplined, self-motivated with strong time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
• Fact-based and relationship selling skills
• Financial analysis/management skills
• Strategic understanding of business operations
• Demonstrated ability to gather market intelligence

Future Fuel Chemical Company is a growing U.S. manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals and premium biofuels. Our company is headquartered in Clayton, St Louis and publicly listed on the NYSE under “FF”. We have a world class integrated biofuels and specialty chemicals manufacturing facility in north central Arkansas. Visit our website at www.futurefuelcorporation.com.  Connect and send resumes to stacygunderman@ffcmail.com.  We can’t wait to meet you!

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. All applicants will be carefully reviewed; however only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US without restriction (Green Card or Citizenship). We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

FutureFuel Chemical Company is seeking a Development Lab Bench Chemist for our Chemical Technology Department.  The Development Lab Bench Chemist works under the direction of an Advanced Scientist, typically a PhD Chemist.  The Development Lab Bench Chemist assists in the development of new organic chemical synthesis manufacturing processes and the improvement of existing manufacturing processes.  The Development Lab Bench Chemist would also support the resolution of manufacturing issues and product quality issues and provide technical assistance to customers.

They aid in planning and conducting laboratory projects and investigations of a research or development nature.  They assemble laboratory equipment, perform experiments, observe and record details of experimental work, and document the results in memos, reports, and other technical methods.  They perform minor maintenance on laboratory equipment and design and order the necessary supplies and parts to conduct chemical synthesis experiments.  They interface with outside customers and internal peers.  They use a variety of highly technical laboratory equipment to perform research and development type experiments (i.e., automated reactor systems and data acquisition.)  They must consider safety and environmental conditions as well as effectiveness and efficiency when designing and conducting experiments.  Candidates must be strong in initiative and self-direction and committed to follow-through.  Candidates with a B.S. in Chemistry and previous experience are preferred.  Candidates with a B.A. in Chemistry or other related degrees will be considered depending on their course completions and experience.

Future Fuel Chemical Company is a growing U.S. manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals and premium biofuels. Our company is headquartered in Clayton, St Louis and publicly listed on the NYSE under “FF”. We have a world class integrated biofuels and specialty chemicals manufacturing facility in north central Arkansas. Visit our website at www.futurefuelcorporation.com.

To be considered for this opportunity, send your resume to Stacygunderman@ffcmail.com.  Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US without restriction (Green Card or Citizenship). We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

FutureFuel Chemical Company is looking for part-time and full-time truck drivers for the Legacy Regional Transport team. Candidates must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a minimum of an “N” endorsement, preferably an “X” endorsement. High school diploma or GED, excellent driving record, and flawless background and drug test are also required. This position will work at the FutureFuel site in Batesville, Arkansas.

The Legacy Regional Transport trucking team members may work in a variety of roles. The trucking team handles deliveries of FutureFuel biodiesel throughout the state and into Tennessee and other surrounding states. Up to two trips a day to Memphis or Little Rock are customary or daily support of FutureFuel fuel tanks in Arkansas. Several drivers also travel to Illinois each day to pick up coal. Most positions allow for day-only assignments allowing you to be home each night. Pay is by the load, mile, or hourly depending on the task.

Another role is a rotating 12-hour shift position to support Chemical Operations. Responsibilities include moving isotainers and trailers around the plant for loading/unloading, occasional deliveries to an off-site warehouse, managing in-plant dumpsters, assisting with biodiesel loading for customers, assisting with warehouse duties when needed (forklift, lull, etc.), being flexible to move from job to job as priorities change, assisting operations with tasks as needed, and other responsibilities as assigned. The rotating shift position is a 48/36 schedule requiring two weekends on per month and two having two weekends off per month.

FutureFuel Chemical Company is a growing Specialty and Bio-based Chemical Manufacturing facility with an exceptional safety and environmental history. We are ISO9001 and BQ9000 certified. Visit our website at www.futurefuelcorporation.com. FutureFuel offers competitive wage, health, dental, disability, and 401(k) plans. Applicant must be a US Citizen or be able to work in the US without sponsorship. Interested parties should contact Future Fuel at 870-698-5524 or at 2800 Gap Road to obtain an application for employment. Applications for Legacy Regional Transport are also available at www.futurefuelcorporation.com under “Careers.” Interested parties are not considered applicants until all necessary documents have been submitted. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $21.00 to $24.00 /hour or by the load or mile, depending on the task.