Process Technician

RPM SPG; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) match

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

RPM SPG in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Direct Labor associate responsible for mixing and packaging in-process and finished goods inventory. You will stage raw materials, maintain cleanliness, and operate packaging equipment efficiently while observing safety protocols.

Responsibilities include communicating low material levels to supervision, tracking batch processes, and assisting with hazardous waste handling as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required; chemistry coursework is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass standard eye examination and color-tone testing.
• Ability to wear respirators and PPE as required.
• Able to lift 25–70 lbs and work in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Stage and prepare all raw materials for production batches.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in batch making and packaging areas.
• Communicate low material levels to supervisory staff.
• Develop working knowledge of batch making and packaging processes.
• Operate packaging equipment and make batches efficiently.
• Capable of handling scanner and basic computer operations.
• Assist in downtime by training or operating on other lines.
• Assist in hazardous waste handling under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scanner

Basic computer operations

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

Direct Labor responsibility for mixing and packaging in-process and finished good inventory.

Essential Functions

• Stage and prepare all raw materials associated with production batches.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness in batch making and packaging areas, with active engagement in positive safety behavior.
• Communicates (gives a heads up) low levels of raw material to supervisory staff.
• Develops good working knowledge of all batch making and packaging processes.
• Maintains good working relationship with Quality ControlMust be capable of logical structuring of batch making process, particularly optimizing the switchover sequence/needs of production.
• Reports all spills and leaks, equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, accidents, near miss accidents and material shortages to Production Supervisor
• Makes batches and operates packaging equipment efficiently.
• Capable of handling scanner & basic computer operations
• When there is downtime on his line, proceeds to line assigned to him by Production Supervisor for further training or operation.
• Assist in hazardous waste handling when needed under the guidance from production management/supervisors or RCRA certified employees.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED in lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education may be considered.

Preferred Requirements

• College level chemistry course experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass standard eye examination (corrected or uncorrected) and must pass standard color-tone testing.
• Must be capable of wearing Company standard respirators as qualified by fit test performed by an authorized agency.
• Must be capable of lifting between 25-70 lbs.
• This position requires consistent wearing of safety glasses, gloves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes; with additional specific PPE depending on the chemicals or materials handled, which could include respirators, hearing protection, or specialized gloves for hazardous substances.

Benefits and Compensation

• The pay range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $16.00/hour and $19.00/hour.
• The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
• In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Stonhard offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.