Process Technician

Stonhard; Maple Shade Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) with company match

Pension Plan

Stock Purchase Plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Stonhard is seeking a production batch maker to stage and prepare raw materials for batches, keeping areas clean and safe while coordinating with supervision on material levels. You will operate packaging equipment and help with line downtime, contributing to efficient production.

The role requires basic computer skills, a high school diploma or GED, and 1 year of batch making experience, with chemistry coursework preferred. Training on hazardous waste handling will be provided under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience; 1 year as production batch maker.
• College level chemistry coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage and prepare all raw materials for production batches.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in batch making and packaging areas.
• Communicate low raw material levels to supervision.
• Understand batch making and packaging processes and improve switchover sequencing.
• Report spills, leaks, equipment malfunctions, hazards, accidents and shortages to supervision.
• Operate packaging equipment efficiently and assist during downtime on the line.
• Assist in hazardous waste handling under supervision.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

College chemistry (preferred)

Tools

Scanner operation

Basic computer skills

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.