Production Tech

Hawkins Inc; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawkins Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Chemical Operator to operate, handle, and maintain production equipment safely while meeting production and quality standards.

You will monitor processes, record data, perform routine maintenance, and adhere to SOPs, safety rules, and environmental regulations. The position requires a high school diploma and at least 6 months of operator experience, with forklift operation skills preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a chemical operator.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate, handle, and maintain production equipment safely while meeting production and quality standards.
• Control continuous and batch processes per SOPs, including manual and automated operations.
• Accurately complete required paperwork and record operating data.
• Provide routine maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP familiarity

Job description

Description

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, 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.

Duties and responsibilities

• Knowing the equipment and process operation; handle, store, transfer, and transport chemical material; operate, monitor
• Control continuous and batch processes; both manual and automated operation of the process (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.) in accordance with SOPs
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally identified
• Accurately and completely fill out required paperwork. Including the recording of operating data such as process conditions, test results, instrument readings, shipping and receiving paperwork, plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets, inspection reports, etc. as requested.
• Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation
• Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications).
• Ability to safely operate independently while adhering to all company Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)s and Complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed

Requirements

Requirements and preferred background / experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience
• Ability to safely operate an industrial fork truck required
• 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 required; 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 while utilizing 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
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift 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 working conditions
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery

Travel

No travel required

Expected compensation

$35.28/hr.

Shift hours

10:00am-6:00pm

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.? Other benefits for eligible employees include 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 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.