Chemical Technician

To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply directly at the following link:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3144954/POLYTEK-DEVELOPMENT-CORP/Chemical-Technician-I

Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Essential Job Functions:

Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:

• Accurately follow directions on batch sheets.
• Accurately and thoroughly record required information on batch sheets.
• Dispense and weigh chemicals into mixing pots to make batches.
• Pack chemical products from mixing pots into 55-gal drums, 5-gal pails, 1-gal pails and smaller containers.
• Move pallets of drums/materials with forklift.
• Maintain/use raw materials inventory on a “first-in, first-out” basis.
• Print product labels with a computer and label product containers.
• Clean mixing pots.
• Keep the production area neat and uncluttered.
• Put chemicals back on the rack after use.
• Understand the hazards of chemicals through company-provided training and read MSDSs and labels.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, safely glasses or goggles, respirators, aprons, coveralls) and follow safety procedures and rules.
• Report safety concerns immediately to your supervisor, the Plant Manager or Safety Committee Member.
• Strive for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
• Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year manufacturing experience preferred; on the job training to be provided.
• Basic computer experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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