What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Technician Lead position at Astrix?
Our client is the worlds largest independent supply chain solutions provider for the Aerospace and Defense industry, seeking a Chemical Technician Lead to support there growing team!
Title: Chemical Technician Lead
Contract: 6 months (Potential Hire)
Pay Rate: $25/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
Location: Westminster, CO 80021
Position Summary
The Chemical Technician Lead supports on-site chemical and inventory management operations within a production or warehouse environment. This role is responsible for maintaining proper chemical stock levels, ensuring safe handling procedures, supporting compliance with regulatory standards, and serving as a primary point of contact for site personnel. The position requires professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Title: Chemical Technician Lead
Contract: 6 months (Potential Hire)
Pay Rate: $25/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
Location: Westminster, CO 80021
Position Summary
The Chemical Technician Lead supports on-site chemical and inventory management operations within a production or warehouse environment. This role is responsible for maintaining proper chemical stock levels, ensuring safe handling procedures, supporting compliance with regulatory standards, and serving as a primary point of contact for site personnel. The position requires professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage chemical inventory, including monitoring bins, cabinets, and replenishment needs
- Perform inventory inspections, analysis, and documentation
- Conduct chemical sampling, compatibility reviews, and process tank additions per written procedures
- Coordinate chemical availability and deliveries
- Utilize scanners and inventory systems to process replenishment orders
- Receive, verify, stock, and level-load materials on the production floor
- Maintain cleanliness, labeling, and organization of storage areas
- Safely respond to hazardous material spills and releases using appropriate equipment
- Operate material-handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, drum dollies) when certified
- Communicate quality issues, expediting needs, and inventory concerns to site leadership
- Support customer-specific requirements, including schedule flexibility and overtime as needed
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and site-specific safety regulations
- Attend required meetings and training sessions
- Travel between customer sites as required
- High School Diploma or GED required (college coursework preferred)
- 1–2 years of experience in inventory management, material handling, or production environments
- 1–2 years of chemical handling or chemical compatibility experience preferred
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification required
- Experience with JIT, VMI, or 3PL operations (aerospace industry preferred)
- Strong data entry, documentation, and system skills (Excel, Outlook, inventory systems)
- Excellent communication skills with direct customer interaction experience
- Ability to wear required PPE (respirator, gloves, apron, face shield, etc.)
- Reliable transportation and approved driving record
- Flexibility to accommodate schedule changes based on operational needs
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