Process Tech

Hawkins Inc.; Indiana, Camby (PA, IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Process Technician to operate production equipment and ensure quality standards in a dynamic environment. This role involves handling chemicals, monitoring processes, and maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in chemical operations. Join a company that values safety and quality, and be part of a team that has been a trusted provider of chemical solutions since 1938. If you're ready to contribute to a critical industry while growing your skills, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial fork truck required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment to meet quality standards.
• Handle and transport chemical materials safely.

Skills

Chemical Handling

Communication Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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, 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/

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 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

TRAVEL

No travel required.

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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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