Equipment Breakdown

Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence?  At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.

If you’re passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities.  Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth and achievement.

Then, this position is right for you!

Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com 

Our offer:

• Shift Differential
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.
• 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background 

• Works under direct supervision of an assigned Manager or Director in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Tasks and duties are associated with maintaining working areas in production departments of industrial chemical manufacturing environment in clean and orderly condition with the use of heavy manual and equipment operation.

Tasks 

• Arranges containers (such as boxes, bags, and drums), material and industrial equipment in neat and orderly manner.
• Clean lint, dust, oil, and grease from machines, overhead pipes and other production areas using brushes, air hoses, or steam cleaner; may clean screens, filter, and processing equipment.
• Clean floors using water hose vacuum, scrubber, and other methods.
• Picks up reusable scrap for salvage and stores in containers.
• Picks up refuse from plant grounds; may maintain areas by salting and shoveling snow on parking lot and walkways.
• Disposes of refuse and chemical waste cans.
• May operate pallet jack or forklift to transport materials and supplies within plant.
• May start pumps to force cleaning solution and/or lubricants through production machinery.
• Disassemble and clean equipment portable packaging equipment using dilute nitric acid and hot water safely.
• Clean and change over packaging rooms by disassembling and reassembling equipment, removing, and replacing bags in baghouses, cleaning equipment with dilute nitric acid and hot water, sanitizing rooms and equipment, and retuning equipment for production.
• Any other tasks deemed necessary by Management for the betterment of Jost operations.

Specifications 

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have janitorial or plant sanitation experience

Knowledge of: 

• Basic levels mathematics and English comprehension
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to perform duties assigned
• Basic knowledge and sanitation equipment and practices
• Lock out tag out procedure

Ability to: 

• Work in extreme cold and hot (120 F) environment
• Comprehend oral and written English instruction
• Lift 55 pounds and drive fork truck in safe and efficient manner
• Follow established policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Learn new tasks quickly
• Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed, and extent flexibility
• Adapt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
• Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test