Chemical Technician

About the job

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:

• Completion and understanding of all training phases for Chemical Technician I.
• 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 container.
• Clean mixing pots.
• Transfer bulk raw materials and make batches in reactors and 2,000-gallon mixing tanks as instructed.
• Accurately follow directions on batch/pack out sheets.
• Keep the production area neat and uncluttered.
• Put chemicals back on the rack after use.
• Use RF Scanner to accurately track inventory movements, manage stock locations, and ensure real-time data accuracy.
• Safely operate forklifts and drum lift equipment to transport, load and store materials.
• Demonstrate strong problem solving skills to address challenges efficiently and minimize mistakes.
• Follow SOPs and GMPs to maintain compliance, product quality, and workplace safety.
• 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.
• Cross-trained in more than one production process.
• Train new employees as needed and specified by your supervisor.
• Follow all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Strive for continuous improvement.
• Participate in extra activities (ex. Safety Committee).
• Performs 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 lift up to 50 lbs and safely move wheeled tanks or containers up to 500 lbs using manual or powered assistance.
• 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.