Process Technician

BroadBean; Jersey (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

BroadBean in Arkansas is seeking a Production Batch Maker to stage and prepare raw materials for production batches, maintain clean work areas, and communicate low material levels to supervision. The role emphasizes quality control and efficient batch sequencing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in related production, with one year as a batch maker. College chemistry coursework is preferred. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• 2 years of related production batch making experience (1 year as batch maker)
• Preferred: college-level chemistry coursework

Responsibilities

• Stage and prepare all raw materials for production batches
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness in batch making and packaging areas
• Communicates low levels of raw material to supervisory staff
• Develops knowledge of batch making and packaging processes
• Maintains good working relationship with Quality Control
• Capable of logical structuring of batch making process and efficient switchover
• Reports spills, leaks, equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, accidents and material shortages
• Makes batches and operates packaging equipment; basic scanner/computer operations
• Downtime: transfer to line assigned for training or operation
• Assist in hazardous waste handling under management guidance

Education

High school diploma or GED

College Level chemistry course experience

Job description

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.

Preferred Requirements:

• College Level chemistry course experience.

Minimum Requirements:

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


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

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 $20.00/hour and $23.00/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.