Process Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) with company match

Company Pension Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Stonhard is seeking a Direct Labor team member for mixing and packaging in-process and finished goods inventory. You will stage raw materials, operate packaging equipment, and maintain clean, safe work areas while following safety protocols.

You will also communicate low material levels, train on multiple lines, and assist in hazardous waste handling under supervision. A high school diploma or GED is required, with lifting up to 70 lbs and PPE as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience considered.
• Must be able to lift 25–70 lbs.
• Must pass eye exam and color-tone testing; wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Stage and prepare all raw materials for production batches.
• Keep batch making and packaging areas clean and safe with proper safety behavior.
• Notify supervisory staff of low raw material levels.
• Gain working knowledge of batch making and packaging processes.
• Structure batch making processes and optimize switchover needs.
• Report spills, leaks, equipment malfunctions, hazards, and shortages to supervisor.
• Make batches and operate packaging equipment efficiently.
• Handle scanner and basic computer operations.
• When idle, move to another line for training or operation.
• Assist with hazardous waste handling under supervision or with certified staff.

Skills

Batch making knowledge

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Scanner operation

Line flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

Barcode scanner

Quality control systems

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.