ABOUT HAWKINS

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands of organizations across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com/careers. You can watch a series of short videos about Hawkins at this link.

ABOUT THE JOB

Hawkins is looking for a Chemical Process Technician to join our pharmaceutical team at our Minneapolis, MN facility (off Hwy 280 & E Hennepin Ave) to manufacture and package products. This position is responsible for safely operating, handling, and maintaining production equipment while upholding Hawkins’ high standards for quality, safety and production measures.

Responsibilities

• Handle, store, transfer and transport chemical material.
• Through manual and/or automated operation, control continuous and batch processes while adjusting variables such as temperature, feed rate, pressure, etc. in accordance with SOPs.
• Accurately and completely fill out required paperwork, including test results, instrument readings, shipping and receiving paperwork, inventory sheets, inspection reports, etc.
• Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation.
• Provide routine maintenance and housekeeping in the plant.
• Uphold Hawkins’ standards for quality and safety through continuous improvement activities and adherence to applicable environmental, safety and health regulations and policies.

ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective ability to communicate and read safety and procedure documents
• Previous experience and demonstrated proficiency safely operating an industrial forklift preferred
• Basic math and computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required; prior ERP experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching and pulling
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while using stairs and ladders
• Ability to safety operate an industrial forklift when required
• Ability to wear PPE and equipment such as safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves and hard hat, chemical suit and/or hair/beard net when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements (for respirator use, SQF-certified environments, etc.)
• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, and wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery

WORK FOR THE BEST

Hawkins offers a competitive compensation and benefit package and is an award-winning employer and organization! Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com. (NASDAQ: HWKN)

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.