Process Technician

Wacker Chemie AG; Eddyville (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day 1

PTO + holidays

Parental leave

Hybrid work

401(k) match

Education assistance

Career development

Community involvement

Job summary

WACKER in Eddyville, IA is seeking a Process Technician to safely monitor the plant and handle packaging, sampling, and minor maintenance tasks. The role involves following GMP and food-grade requirements, working a swing shift, and maintaining training compliance.

Requirements include a High School Diploma with 1–3 years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to troubleshoot processes. WACKER offers a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; mechanics/electronics/chemical studies preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems and processes; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit safe work practices in monitoring plant equipment; report unusual events.
• Packaging finished goods using packaging equipment.
• Perform manual operations in production such as enzyme dosage and drum handling.
• Sample process fluids for in-process control.
• Provide minor maintenance like lubrication and basic electrical/mechanical tasks.
• Receive deliveries and monitor exterior plant areas; report findings.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain training requirements.

Skills

Good communication

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Mechanics / Electronics / Chemical studies

Job description

Job Location (Short): Eddyville, IA, USA, 52553

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Eddyville,

we are looking for you as a(n) Process Technician.

The Process Technician is responsible for safely monitoring the plant in the field and for all manual operations like packaging, sampling, minor maintenance, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Exhibit safe work practices in the monitoring of plant equipment, according to existing plans. In-process sampling, reporting unusual events, noises & vibrations to Shift Supervisor. Key duty is housekeeping in the production areas, understanding the plant policies for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and all food-grade plant requirements must be maintained.
• Packaging of finished goods by use of the packaging equipment
• Perform all manual operations in the production process like enzyme dosage, supply and removal of drums at the solvent distillation etc.
• Sampling of process fluids and solvents for in-process control
• Minor maintenance of plant equipment like lubrication, greasing, minor mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Receive deliverables such as starch, solvents and caustic by truck. Packaging of finished goods. Monitoring the outside parts of the plant and reporting any findings to Shift Supervisor.
• Respond to emergencies. Maintain all online and in-plant training requirements.

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma is required. (Preferred Education, Fields of Study, Certifications: Mechanics, Electronics, and/or Chemical studies.)
• Minimum 1 - 3 years of relevant experience
• Good communication and verbal interpersonal skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems and processes.
• Make Plant Safety a priority.

Pay Rate:

Process Technician I starting rate is $26.75. After completion of training checklist, eligible for a $1 increase after the first 6 months.

*Starting pay and job level (Process Tech II/III) may vary based on relevant chemical experience*

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Exposure to chemicals and other hazards, with requirements for training and proper PPE.
• Will be required to lift 55 lbs., related to our finished packaging.

This position is a swing shift alternating days and nights every 2 weeks.

What do we offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development and advancement opportunities

Support for Community Involvement

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.