Production Technician I

Synthomer; Mogadore (OH); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Synthomer Inc. in Mogadore, Ohio is seeking a Production Technician to join a chemical manufacturing plant. The role involves cleaning equipment, packaging products, and shift-based work with potential overtime.

You will gain exposure to RCMS, ISO, PSM, OSHA compliance and safe operation of process lines. The position requires basic Reading and math skills, ability to work at heights, and effective communication across teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years’ manufacturing experience a plus.
• Strong pride/ownership; positive attitude required.
• Reading, math, data recording, and information gathering skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate polymerization reactors.
• Good written and oral communication with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Clean tanks, tank cars, and polymerization vessels.
• Operate fork truck to move pallets of raw materials to mezzanine.
• Record data in logs or electronic formats.
• Transfer product through lines and perform hookups.
• Visually inspect lines, connections, and bleed valves during transfers.
• Package and label product in totes and drums.

Skills

Reading

Applied Mathematics

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

• Production Technician in the Synthomer Inc. Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in Mogadore, Ohio.
• $23.81/hr to start.
• Cleaning of chemical plant equipment and packaging of finished products.
• Shift work – based on seniority – 40 hrs/week.

Key Responsibilities

• Miscellaneous cleaning including, but not limited to, tanks, tank cars, polymerization vessels.
• Use fork truck to transfer pallets containing bags of raw materials to mezzanine.
• Record basic data in written and/or electronic format.
• Transfer product through proper lines by identifying correct line and completing hookups.
• Visually check lines, connections, and bleed off valves before, during and after transfer.
• Accurately package and label product in totes and drums.
• Know tank capacities for work area.
• Transfer finished product to various packaging.
• Support compliance efforts – RCMS, ISO, PSM, OSHA, etc.
• Manage time to effectively perform multiple job tasks safely and accurately.
• Immediately notify Supervisor of any problems.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills to communicate with various levels of individuals throughout the organization.
• Complete logs, batch sheets, and other required paperwork.
• SAP transactions, shift relief, shift logs.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Attend training as required.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including off shift or swing shift as required.
• Follow all EHS policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, and Production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent – 2 years’ experience in manufacturing a plus.
• Pride and ownership in work; positive attitude is a must.
• Average to above average skill level in Reading, Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Observation, Teamwork.
• Able to handle up to fifty (50) pounds and physical dexterity to assemble and operate polymerization reactors.
• Ability to follow instructions, record data.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers.
• Motivated to learn new tasks, new concepts, new applications, etc.
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, E-Mail).
• Ability to work at heights and walk on grating.
• Work in various climates (indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions).
• Stand and walk throughout assigned shift.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other required PPE.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of position.
• Familiar with ISO-9001 and Process Safety Management a plus.