Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician

Polytek Development Corp

1 hour ago

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About

  • Description
  • 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.