Process Technician

Guardian Protection Products; 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

Company Pension Plan

Stock Purchase Plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Guardian Protection Products is seeking a production batch maker. The role involves staging and preparing raw materials for production, maintaining clean batch areas, and ensuring safe operations on the line. You will communicate material shortages and assist with packaging and basic computer tasks, with downtime training as directed by supervision.

The position emphasizes safety, proper PPE, and adherence to procedures while supporting hazardous waste handling and quality control processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years related experience; 1 year as a production batch maker preferred.
• Must pass standard eye exam and color-tone testing.
• Able to wear respirators and PPE as required.
• Experience with scanners and basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Stage and prepare raw materials for production batches.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in batch making and packaging areas.
• Notify supervision of low material levels.
• Operate packaging equipment efficiently.
• Assist in hazardous waste handling as needed.
• Train on downtime by Production Supervisor or assign line duties.
• Report spills, leaks, equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and material shortages.

Skills

Batch making

Scanner use

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

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.