Chemical Technician

DuPont Biomaterials is seeking multiple Chemical Technicians for their Kinston, NC site! This site manufactures the Sorona® product. We are looking for outgoing and enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

DuPont is a global Fortune 100 Company, operating in 70 countries today.  We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life. DuPont offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 401k match, health and dental insurance, 15 days of vacation, a variable bonus plan, and much more!

DuPont offers an exciting place to work where thousands of innovations are introduced every year.  You will have opportunities for growth through involvement in various dynamic industries from high-tech to high-performance; including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel.

At DuPont, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future.  If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join DuPont and discover The Miracles of Science ™.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain control of the conversion of intermediates through monomerization, pre-polymerization and finishing into molten polymer for flake production.
• Maintain control of multiple utility systems to support the operation areas.
• Monitors control information for an area and makes adjustments as necessary to operate equipment and facilities, ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintains safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary.
• May occasionally be required to drive company vehicles off-site to transport products.

Applications will only be accepted online at www.dupont.com/careers.  Applications will not be accepted at the plant site.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• A valid driver's license
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience OR a recent graduate with an Associate’s Degree or higher in a technical or science related field
• Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel
• Must be willing and able to work in a 12-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime
• Willing and able to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., move drums weighing up to 700 pounds with Stevedore truck and exert up to 75 pounds pull (with or without accommodation)
• Willing and able to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, SCBA, etc.
• Willing and able to work with hazardous materials
• Willing and able to work alone and in isolated areas
• Willing and able to work around hot surfaces and high temperatures
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be able to work in a multi-ethnic, multi -cultural setting
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment  
• Willing and able to work at a tobacco free site

Note: For consideration for the position, one must include a resume, participate and be successful in an online assessment, interview process, and pass a drug screen, background check, physical screen, etc.

The following are preferred:

• An Associate’s Degree or higher
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or related environment
• Experience/knowledge in working with liquid and gas flow, control loop instrumentation, and catalyst and chemical reactions
• The ability to transcribe and communicate information (ideas, facts, etc.) intelligibly both verbally and in legible writing
• Previous experience in training or leading groups and/or individuals
• Work with minimum supervisory direction
• Analyze problems and situations to make logical decisions
• The ability to read graphs and charts
• The ability to perform simple algebraic equations