Chemical Process Tech

Hawkins, Inc.; Courtland (AL); On-site; USD 2,892,960 - 3,168,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is hiring a Process Technician in the United States. You will operate production equipment safely to meet production volumes and quality standards, while handling chemicals and performing both manual and automated processing tasks in a controlled environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 6 months as a chemical operator, forklift operation ability, and strong communication skills. Expect competitive pay and comprehensive benefits; apply online.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a chemical operator.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand complex technical operations and procedures.
• Compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety training and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Know and operate equipment and in-process batch operations.
• Handle, store, transfer, and transport chemical materials.
• Operate, monitor and control continuous and batch processes (manual and automated).
• Complete required paperwork including operating data, test results and inventory records.
• Provide routine maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation.
• Ensure product quality and safety standards are met and report incidents.
• Operate independently while following SOPs and safety regulations.
• Maintain housekeeping and comply with environmental regulations.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Process operation

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Team communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Job description

TRAVEL No travel required.

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, distributer, 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/

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 fork truck 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.

Expected Compensation: $21.00-23.00/hr. + 5% bonus eligibility.

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/

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.