Chemical Repack Associate

You will hold a critical role in our company by being part of a dynamic, hardworking team that impacts the growth of Flinn by assembling science kits that go directly to educators. You will work closely with other team members to assemble, package and stack completed kits. You will have a direct influence and ability to make a difference within the science community and in education, as our organization continues to grow.

Why Flinn Scientific?

• Safety is our #1 Priority - Throughout this Pandemic, our employee's health and safety has been at the forefront of every decision we make
• You will be compensated with a competitive wage
• There are opportunities for career growth
• Benefits are available on your first day of employment
• 10 company paid holidays - Juneteenth and New Year's Eve were recent adds
• Employee Assistance Program - For you and your household family members. The EAP has a great number of resources i.e. counseling, referral assistance, access to CPA's and other experts to help with the challenges we all experience
• Fun events throughout the year - Flinn Café - where lunch is provided, ice cream truck and much more
• Flinn Gives Back! Every year we participate in philanthropy events/fundraisers for various charity organizations

The Repack Associate – Day-to-Day:

· You will be responsible for successfully completing all necessary safety training and demonstrate the ability to work within a culture of safety as our number one priority.

· Understand and interpret instructions on Production Orders which describe the chemicals, supplies, and apparatus needed to dispense or repackage chemicals.

· Collect the necessary equipment, lab apparatus, and containers to accommodate the work.

· Conduct necessary quality and quantity control checks to ensure complete and total accuracy of chemicals being packaged. Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process for correctness. Report all discrepancies to supervisor.

· You will either manually or through machines, dispense or repackage the chemicals called for in the Production Order with the required accuracy through various means of measurement via laboratory apparatus for liquids, powders, and solids.

· Safely and efficiently clean all utilized lab apparatus and equipment return to appropriate storage locations.

· Stack finished products onto skids either individually or boxed. Move products throughout warehouse through the use of pallet jacks, cart, or hand truck.

· You will work on multiple Production Orders simultaneously which require the ability to organize and segregate work.

· Properly record information such as production process time and date packaged on work order via computer tracking system.

· Use computer and/or scanning gun to create labels for finished products. Mark items with the appropriate Flinn Item # when necessary.

· Assist supervisor in training new employees as well as performing various quality control tasks when called upon.

· During summer months and at other times of the year, you may be assigned to perform duties and responsibilities of a warehouse associate in our Distribution Group.

· Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

What You Are Good At and What’s Important To You

· Business Acumen – business operations excite you and you understand the impact of warehouse operations on the success of the company

· Deadline oriented – able to work effectively under narrow time limitations to produce accurate results.

· Problem Solving – using initiative and judgment in dealing with work flow and uncertain situations. Takes the "next logical safe step".

· Safety Focused – Follows established safety procedures and performs duties in a safe, conscientious manner and identifies areas for improvement.

· Integrity – you have high standards and expect the same from all others in the organization

· You are goal oriented, results-focused and a high achiever with an optimistic, “can-do” attitude

· You display effective time management and organizational skills and utilize available resources

· You have an open and inviting attitude; works well in a team environment, self-motivated.

What You Need to be Successful

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. One to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What You Should Know About this Work Environment & Physical Demands of the Job

· Ability to stand the majority of the work day

· Wear appropriate safety shoes and long pants when working in the Repack department

· Wear Personal Protective Equipment (such as; gloves, eyewear, and sleeves) and/or work under a fume hood when required

· Wear/use a respirator when required while working with various chemicals

· Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands & fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

· Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 30-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds with assistance

· The warehouse temperature fluctuates with outside temperatures. Manufacturing/Warehouse environment and while facility is heated it is not air-conditioned.

Culture is Important to Us and Should Be to You

The Flinn Scientific Mission, Philosophy and Values commit each one of us to build strong relationships with our customers and teammates. These relationships are built upon a foundation of open communication, honesty, trust and respect. We define the behaviors we will use to work with one another to achieve continuous improvement and growth in our roles, as well as in our relationships. We believe that by embracing and practicing our core values, the culture created will push us forward in our ability to achieve both personal and company goals and make everyone’s experience at Flinn enjoyable.

Why Flinn Scientific?

• Compensated with a competitive wage
• Full benefits available day one of hire
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Flinn Gives Back! Every year we participate in philanthropy events/fundraisers for various charity organizations
• Fun office events and celebrations

Flinn Scientific, Inc. is an EEO and ADA employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Batavia, IL 60510: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $-1