Process Tech

Hawkins Inc.; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in Centralia, Illinois is hiring a Process Technician to operate production equipment safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling chemicals, monitoring processes, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least six months of relevant experience. The position offers a starting wage of $22.00/hr with bonuses and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely to achieve production volumes and quality standards.
• Handle, store, transfer, and transport chemical material.
• Accurately fill out required paperwork including operational data and reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Industrial forklift

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team! As a Process Tech you will operate our production equipment safely to achieve desired production volumes and quality standards.

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

About the Job

Responsibilities

• Responsible for, but not limited to, knowing the equipment and in-process operation.
• Handle, store, transfer, and transport chemical material.
• Operate, monitor and control continuous and batch processes; both manual and automated operation of the process (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.) in accordance with SOPs.
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally identified.
• Accurately and completely fill out required paperwork including the recording of operating data, test results, instrument readings, shipping and receiving paperwork, plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets, inspection reports, etc. as requested.
• Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation.
• Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications).
• Ability to safely operate independently while adhering to all company Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs).
• Complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.

About You

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and understand (both written and verbal) complex and/or technical operations and procedures.
• Ability to comply with all mandatory Environmental, Health & Safety and process specific training and participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team in Level A PPE [Exclude for Minneapolis and New York locations].
• Ability to achieve and maintain 24 Hour HAZWOPER certification [Exclude for Minneapolis and New York locations].
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required; prior MRP or ERP experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling.
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs and ladders.
• Ability to wear PPE and equipment such as safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and a hard hat; chemical suits and a hair/beard net when required.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift when required.
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements (for respirator use, SQF-certified environments, etc.).
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions.
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery.

Travel

No travel required.

Expected Compensation

$22.00/hr. + 5% bonus eligibility.

Benefits

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.

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