Production Tech

Hawkins Inc.; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins Inc. in Rosemount, Minnesota is seeking a Chemical Operator to manage production equipment effectively while ensuring safety and quality. The role involves handling chemical materials, maintaining production standards, and filling out necessary reports. Successful candidates will have at least 6 months of experience and a high school diploma.

The position offers competitive compensation at $35.28/hr and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off. Candidates must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and understand safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate and understand both written and verbal complex and/or technical operations and procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate, handle, and maintain production equipment safely.
• Control continuous and batch processes according to SOPs.
• Accurately fill required paperwork including process conditions and test results.

Skills

Industrial forklift operation

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MRP or ERP systems

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

About the Job

Operate, handle, and maintain production equipment safely while achieving production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Know the equipment and process; handle, store, transfer, and transport chemical material; operate and monitor
• Control continuous and batch processes; manually or automatically adjust variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, and sampling in accordance with SOPs
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs as identified
• Accurately and completely fill required paperwork, including recording operating data such as process conditions, test results, instrument readings, shipping and receiving paperwork, plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets, and inspection reports
• Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation
• Apply all product quality and safety standards and report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated backup
• Operate independently while adhering to all company SOPs and complying with all applicable federal, state, and corporate environmental, safety, and health regulations
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as needed

About You

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate and understand both written and verbal complex and/or technical operations and procedures
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office; prior MRP or ERP experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights using stairs and ladders
• Ability to wear PPE and equipment such as safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and a hard hat; chemical suits and a hair/beard net when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements for respirator use, SQF-certified environments, etc.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental conditions
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery

Travel

No travel required.

Expected Compensation

$35.28/hr.

Shift Hours

7:00am-3:30pm

Benefits

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD, and more. Other benefits include a 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays. For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a drug‑free workplace.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.