Chemical Production Technician

Chemical Production Technician

Location: Mount Bethel, PA 18343 Duration: 06 Months (Possible Temp to Hire) Shift: 4 days on/4 days off (EST). The hours worked are 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM for day shift and 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM for night shift. Applicants will need to be available to work either shift but will very likely work the overnight shift.

Job Description: Our Production Technicians operate our chemical processes and perform production-related activities, utilizing their chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner. The Production Technician works in a team environment where collaboration and teamwork are critical to meeting the goals of the business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operates their assigned processes to meet the day-to-day quality, production, and productivity goals of the company.
• Effectively prioritizes their daily tasks, working with the Production Leads and Production Supervisors.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment.
• Reviews and updates the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Reviews and updates the Learning Resources for the processes.
• Completes annual personal goals to achieve the plant goals and their own personal development goals.
• Assembles and disassembles production equipment.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment.
• Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis.
• Issuer for a safe work permit.
• Successfully complete all assigned training.
• Cross-trains peers on approved functions.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be and remain clean-shaven at all times for safety purposes.
• Ability to wear a full face tight-fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or any other tight-fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR)
• Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required.
• Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Ability to roll cylinders that weigh up to 200lbs- Rolling cylinders requires an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand, and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it.
• Ability to work rotating shifts - day and/or nights as well as weekends and holidays in Upper Mount Bethel, PA or Branchburg, NJ.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and safety-first attitude.
• Demonstrate ability to obtain proper assistance when confronted with problem situations.
• Ability to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with others to accomplish daily tasks and achieve the plant's goals.
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.
• Ability to perform technical troubleshooting to resolve process issues.
• Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities.
• Actively participate on company's emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Applied Science in processing Technology or other related science.
• 2 years experience in a process operations environment.
• 2 years of chemical or other hazardous material handling desirable.
• 2 years experience working on mechanical/electrical systems.
• Experience with Nuclear, Electronics or Mechanical training.
• Understanding of analytical processes for chemical processing.
• Knowledge of root cause investigation process and methodology.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing.
• Computer literate.

PPE Requirements if any: Steel-toe shoes/boots, FR uniform, and other PPE will be provided Working Conditions (IE Office, Warehouse, etc.): Warehouse, clean room, production suite