Chemical Batching Technician I

Chemical Batching Technician I

Kansas City, KS

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies. Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday - enjoy your afternoons and weekends free!

Position Summary

As a Chemical Batching Technician I operator, your duties are to formulate liquid chemical products for packaging or bulk shipment. You will unload and stage raw materials, fill batch tanks, monitor for good quality and environmental standards, and adhere to all safety protocols.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of ~18% of pay, plus 401(k)
• Competitive pay with bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Fitness reimbursement and tuition assistance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the team and of the environment by following safe work programs, such as LOTO, confined space entry, elevated work, good ergonomic and lifting techniques, and more
• Learn raw materials used in manufacturing process, where the materials are stored and where they are used
• Read and understand a batch ticket to know which raw materials and quantities will be needed to make the batch and stage materials accordingly
• Operate valves, pumps, agitators, and other manufacturing equipment to complete batch fills, corrections, and transfers
• Use proper batch fill technique of metal / and fiber drums, small dry powder bags, super sacks, and bulk liquid materials
• Collect samples for lab analysis
• Operate hoists in material dumping stations using proper rigging techniques
• Interface with process controls and HMI panels to correctly add raw materials during batch mixing
• Obtain powered industrial truck/forklift certification and utilize safe driving methods
• Recognize, communicate, and troubleshoot problems with the mechanical equipment in the unit
• Load and unload bulk tanker trucks
• Unload raw material containers and trailers
• Keep work area clean and free of debris
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Perform their assigned tasks with little or no supervision
• Able to lift 55 lbs. of raw materials
• Able to fulfill PPE requirements, including the use of safety footwear, eye protection, powered air purifying respirators, chemical resistant protection clothing, and fall protection harnesses
• Able to complete hazardous material and hazard communication training
• Requires ability to work outside in the elements
• Have the verbal skills to communicate changes, problems, or emergency information to supervision and other operators in the unit
• Have a basic understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Assist or take charge of energizing or deenergizing equipment using the site Lock-Out/Tag-out program
• Perform routine work area cleanup duties to maintain high housekeeping standards for safe unit operation
• Perform work area rounds to verify normal unit and equipment operation

Preferred Qualifications

• High school education preferred
• Preference to candidates with chemical manufacturing experience, familiarity with OSHA standards, and forklift certification

Work Environment & Culture

We offer a collaborative, employee-owned workplace where accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement matter. Employees are encouraged to share ideas, grow their skills, and build long-term careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Ready to Apply?

If you enjoy dependable, hands-on work and want to be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and ownership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.