Process Technician

Rust-Oleum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health plan

Pension Plan

Stock Purchase Plans

Job summary

Rust-Oleum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a Direct Labor team member responsible for mixing and packaging in-process and finished good inventory.

The ideal candidate will have experience in production batch making and will ensure the cleanliness and safety of production areas. This role offers a competitive pay rate, an excellent health plan, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year's prior related experience.
• Experience as a production batch maker is preferred.
• Must pass standard eye examination and color-tone testing.

Responsibilities

• Stage and prepare all raw materials for production.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in work areas.
• Communicate low levels of raw material to supervisors.
• Operate packaging equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Assist in hazardous waste handling when necessary.

Skills

Batch making process

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Hazardous waste handling

Education

2 years related experience

College level chemistry course

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 Control
• Must 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:

• Minimum 2-year prior related experience of 1 year experience as a production batch maker.

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.