Packing Technician

The Chemours Company; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiat

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

The Chemours Company is seeking Packing Technicians to join the Titanium Technologies team at DeLisle, MS. This role involves operating and maintaining equipment to collect and package dry pigment, and conveying material for end-of-line pickup.

Applicants should be able to perform basic maintenance, follow safety procedures, wear PPE, and work 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Prior maintenance experience is a plus for the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends/holidays.
• Ability to wear PPE including respiratory protection.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment used to collect and package dry pigment.
• Convey material for end-of-line pickup and ensure safety standards.
• Perform minor maintenance and preventative tasks.
• Complete operator rounds and housekeeping; support continuous area improvements.
• Lift up to 55 lbs and climb stairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Lifting 55 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

Chemours is seeking PACKING TECHNICIANS to join our growing Titanium Technologies team. This position will be available at the DeLisle, MS location and will report directly to the Packing & Finishing First Line Supervisor.

This role will perform all functions associated with operating and maintaining equipment used to collect dry pigment, package dry pigment, and convey material for end of line pick up. Must be able to maintain safety standards at all times, initiating and following emergency procedures when necessary.

Monitors and operates equipment and facilities; including field equipment that ensures quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. Interfaces with equipment through electronic screens; performs minor maintenance activities; monitors and operates product collection, packaging, and conveying systems; and blends back packaged material. Must maintain high standards for cleanliness, operating discipline, and machine capability, ensuring equipment and facilities are continually safe to operate and ready for customer visits. Safe and proper handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in compliance with plant requirements and environmental regulations.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate hand tools, manual valves, feed screws, blowers, automatic packers, sealers, conveyors, printers, palletizers, presses, stretch wrap machines, pallet inverters, balers, pallet lifts, hoists, forklift trucks, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform lock, tag, and try to de-energize equipment.
• Troubleshoots and performs basic maintenance on equipment to resolve issues and restore process operation using mechanical knowledge, equipment specification sheets and manufacturer literature.
• Conducts preventative maintenance and proactively identifies and submits work notifications for future planned maintenance needs.
• Completes operator rounds multiple times per shift, adjusting as needed.
• Routinely completes housekeeping tasks.
• Continually works to improve the area, meeting business, site, and area goals.
• Lift up to 55 lbs. multiple times per shift.
• Climbs multiple flights of stairs per shift.
• Changes out filter bags.

The Following Is Required For This Role

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Current, valid driver’s license
• Willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respiratory as required.
• Basic computer skills
• Possess a mechanical aptitude and able to demonstrate troubleshooting and planning skills.

The Following Is Preferred For This Role

• Previous experience as an operator in an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment
• Completion of 2-year Maintenance-related Technical program OR 2-years of Maintenance experience OR one of the following (4) NCCER certifications: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Electrical & Instrumentation, Electrical, or Instrumentation.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company-paid Volunteer Day

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say “We Are Living Chemistry”.