Process Technician – Chemical Plant (Swing Shift, Eddyville)

Wacker Chemical Corporation USA; Eddyville (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wacker (WACKER) is seeking a Process Technician in Eddyville, IA. The role focuses on safe operation of plant equipment, GMP compliance, in-process sampling, packaging, and hands-on maintenance.

Training and certifications align with plant safety and food-grade requirements. The position offers a swing shift (days and nights) with opportunities for career development and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Good communication and verbal interpersonal skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems and processes.
• Make plant safety a priority.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit safe work practices in the monitoring of plant equipment, according to existing plans.
• In-process sampling, reporting unusual events, noises & vibrations to Shift Supervisor.
• Packaging of finished goods by use of the packaging equipment.
• Perform all manual operations in the production process like enzyme dosage, supply and removal of drums at the solvent distillation etc.
• Sampling of process fluids and solvents for in-process control.
• Minor maintenance of plant equipment like lubrication, greasing, minor mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Receive deliverables such as starch, solvents and caustic by truck. Packaging of finished goods.
• Monitoring the outside parts of the plant and reporting any findings to Shift Supervisor.
• Respond to emergencies. Maintain all online and in-plant training requirements.

Job description

Wacker (WACKER) is seeking a Process Technician in Eddyville, IA. The role focuses on safe operation of plant equipment, GMP compliance, in-process sampling, packaging, and hands-on maintenance.

Training and certifications align with plant safety and food-grade requirements. The position offers a swing shift (days and nights) with opportunities for career development and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.