Chemical Process Technician — Safe, Hands-On, Bonus Eligible

Hawkins, Inc.; Centralia (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. seeks a Process Tech to operate and maintain production equipment safely while meeting production and quality standards. The role involves handling chemical materials, controlling processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and SOPs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 6 months of related experience, and the ability to operate a forklift. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, along with basic MS Office and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and understand complex and/or technical operations and procedures.
• Compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and process training; Emergency Response Team duties.

Responsibilities

• Know the equipment and process operation; handle, store, transfer, and transport chemical materials.
• Control continuous and batch processes; manual and automated operation per SOPs.
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs.
• Accurately fill out required paperwork and record operating data.
• Provide routine minor maintenance to equipment and instrumentation.
• Adhere to SOPs and environmental, health, safety regulations; maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP experience

Forklift operation

Job description

Hawkins, Inc. seeks a Process Tech to operate and maintain production equipment safely while meeting production and quality standards. The role involves handling chemical materials, controlling processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and SOPs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 6 months of related experience, and the ability to operate a forklift. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, along with basic MS Office and ERP familiarity.