Process Technician II - Chemical & Process Improvement

Sofidel; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Benefits

PTO, Floating Holidays and Vacation

Quarterly Bonus

401k

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Sofidel America in Lewiston, ID is seeking a Process Technician to join our stable, long-term manufacturing team. You will support production by maintaining data, coordinating inventory, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives.

The role works closely with operations, engineering, and vendors to ensure product quality, optimize processes, and document reporting. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 4 years in manufacturing or related fields, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, laboratory testing, papermaking, chemical processing, or a related industrial environment.
• Ability to safely collect samples (up to 50 lbs.) and perform routine laboratory and process testing.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, process variability, and quality control principles.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, sampling plans, and safety requirements.
• Proficient in basic math, data entry, and using Excel or similar laboratory/process software.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and communicate process or quality concerns.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-ins as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily and monthly production and utility reports.
• Enter and maintain production data in SAP BW and EMSx.
• Support grade development trials, production reporting, and specification management.
• Monitor daily chemical usage and maintain inventory records.
• Order chemicals and track deliveries and inventory in SAP.
• Coordinate chemical trials, including planning, logistics, testing, and reporting.
• Manage chemical vendor relationships and support regulatory compliance.
• Process chemical work orders, maintain documentation, and update chemical records.
• Collect and analyze process data to support optimization efforts.
• Assist with developing and maintaining process standards.
• Manage and support small process improvement projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Data entry

SOP compliance

Laboratory testing

Process data analysis

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

SAP

Excel

PI Vision

DeltaV

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sofidel America in Lewiston, ID is seeking a Process Technician to join our stable, long-term manufacturing team. You will support production by maintaining data, coordinating inventory, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives.

The role works closely with operations, engineering, and vendors to ensure product quality, optimize processes, and document reporting. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 4 years in manufacturing or related fields, plus the ability to