Chemical Technician at POLYTEK DEVELOPMENT CORP

Easton, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemical Handling, Batch Mixing, Forklift Operation, Inventory Management, Safety Procedures, Record Keeping, Label Printing, Team Training, Continuous Improvement, Personal Protective Equipment, Production Process, Cleaning, Material Transfer, Repetitive Tasks, Physical Stamina, Communication

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

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: 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. 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 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. Forklift experience required. Experience handling liquid chemicals, blending and batching, operating blending mixers preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. One year manufacturing experience required; on the job training to be provided. Basic computer experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Responsibilities

The Chemical Technician is responsible for accurately following batch sheets, dispensing and weighing chemicals, and packing chemical products into various containers. They must maintain a clean production area and adhere to safety protocols while performing their duties.