Production Associate I

Hudson Technologies; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision/RX

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO plan

Job summary

Hudson Technologies is seeking a Production Associate to support plant operations including shipping, receiving, packing, inventory controls, and quality checks on equipment and products. The position is entry level and provides on-the-job training to develop skills and future promotion opportunities.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, inspecting items, operating basic equipment, and ensuring accurate records. A safety-focused environment supports growth and learning.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 30–100 lbs and perform physical tasks daily.
• Handle and move cylinders and heavy materials safely and efficiently.
• Stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions as required.
• Basic arithmetic skills for inventory and packing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Check and maintain stock levels and report damaged items.
• Load/unload trucks using forklift and pallet jack as needed.
• Inspect product quality and document results in logs.
• Fill, pack, and prepare cylinders for shipment and painting tasks.
• Record transactions in company systems and communicate with logistics.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Lifting 30lbs-100lbs

Cylinders handling

Prolonged standing

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Associate is responsible for plant operations and activities including shipping, receiving, packing, inventory, shipments and completing checks on equipment and products to ensure quality of production.

Job Summary

The Production Associate is responsible for plant operations and activities including shipping, receiving, packing, inventory, shipments and completing checks on equipment and products to ensure quality of production. The position is entry level and is expected to acquire skills and knowledge to perform advanced work through training and development. Position promotion levels will be commensurate with experience and cross training.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Check and maintain stock levels, dispose of damaged or defective stock and communicate to supervisors
• Check inbound and outbound freight for spec, location fill loads for correct DOT and valves
• Load/Unload trucks via forklift
• Inspect product for compliance, quality assurance and proper markings, checking valves and pressure on inbound loads
• Operate hand grinder, recovery and reclaim equipment and as required perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Communicate with internal logistics team and coordinate with laboratory technicians on product specification quality controls. Perform hydrostatic testing on cylinders and complete testing logs
• Filling and packaging refillable gas cylinders
• Preparation and painting of cylinders
• Packaging, pulling and processing orders – strapping, stickers, paperwork, pictures. Pulling orders – using forklift and/or pallet jack, palletizing, staging for shipment and entering orders on data entry processing system. May operate up 4 automated packing stations at a time
• Record transactions in company proprietary systems/software
• Research issues from orders and repair
• Always committed to safety

Required Skills

• Lifting between 30lbs-100lbs
• Extensive movement of cylinders
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing for up to 8 hours; frequent bending, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required
• Basic math skills

Preferred Experience

• Ability to communicate in standard business style and grammar
• Work in different areas as needed
• Follow directions accurately
• Experience in working with hazardous / non-hazardous material
• Experience with compressed gases a plus
• Proven working experience as a warehouse worker

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Culture

At Hudson Technologies, you’ll find a supportive community where each person helps each other to be their best self. Our future success is being built today by every one of our employees and their recommendations for improvement. Reclaiming the Future Together™.

Mission

Hudson Technologies is committed to providing products and services that reduce greenhouse refrigerant emissions, increase energy efficiency, and promote sustainability to encourage understanding and ensure future generations inherit a healthy planet.

Vision

Improving environmental quality and promoting a healthier planet through the sustainable recovery and reuse of natural resources.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive market-based compensation. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/RX, 401(k) plan with company match and generous PTO plan.

Hudson Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer