Schedule A

Wage Rates

Base wage rates from Schedule A for the 2023-2027 CBA. Shift premium: Afternoon 65 cents; Midnight 75 cents.

Effective January 8, 2023

ClassificationFull Rate
Tank Car Unloader$42.60
Material Handler, A$41.85
Material Handler, B$33.25
Packaging Operator (Grandfathered)$38.00
Packaging Operator$33.25
Shift Relief Packaging Operator$41.85
Chemical Operator$42.60
Shift Relief Chemical Operator$43.40
Utilities Operator$42.60
Shift Relief Utilities Operator$43.40
Maintenance Mechanic/Journeyman$42.60
Laborer$33.25
Quality Control Technician$42.60
Analytical Instrumentation Technician$42.60
Research Technician$42.60
Pilot Plant Technician$45.70
Non-Traditional Technician positions$43.40

Effective January 8, 2024

ClassificationFull Rate
Tank Car Unloader$44.00
Material Handler, A$43.20
Material Handler, B$34.35
Packaging Operator$34.35
Shift Relief Packaging Operator$43.20
Chemical Operator$44.00
Shift Relief Chemical Operator$44.80
Utilities Operator$44.00
Shift Relief Utilities Operator$44.80
Maintenance Mechanic/Journeyman$44.00
Laborer$34.35
Quality Control Technician$44.00
Analytical Instrumentation Technician$44.00
Research Technician$44.00
Pilot Plant Technician$47.20
Non-Traditional Technician positions$44.80

Effective January 8, 2025

ClassificationFull Rate
Tank Car Unloader$45.30
Material Handler, A$44.50
Material Handler, B$35.35
Packaging Operator$35.35
Shift Relief Packaging Operator$44.50
Chemical Operator$45.30
Shift Relief Chemical Operator$46.15
Utilities Operator$45.30
Shift Relief Utilities Operator$46.15
Maintenance Mechanic/Journeyman$45.30
Laborer$35.35
Quality Control Technician$45.30
Analytical Instrumentation Technician$45.30
Research Technician$45.30
Pilot Plant Technician$48.60
Non-Traditional Technician positions$46.15

Effective January 8, 2026

ClassificationFull Rate
Tank Car Unloader$46.65
Material Handler, A$45.80
Material Handler, B$36.40
Packaging Operator$36.40
Shift Relief Packaging Operator$45.80
Chemical Operator$46.65
Shift Relief Chemical Operator$47.50
Utilities Operator$46.65
Shift Relief Utilities Operator$47.50
Maintenance Mechanic/Journeyman$46.65
Laborer$36.40
Quality Control Technician$46.65
Analytical Instrumentation Technician$46.65
Research Technician$46.65
Pilot Plant Technician$50.00
Non-Traditional Technician positions$47.50

12-hour adjusted rates

The signed CBA includes adjusted wage rates for 12-hour shift workers. Use the signed PDF as the controlling source for detailed adjusted rates and any footnotes.