Production Specialist at HOH Water Technology

Palatine, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Packaging, Chemical Handling, Forklift Operation, Chemical Blending, Inventory Cycle Counts, Safety Procedures Adherence, Detail-Oriented, Team-Oriented, Self-Motivated, Reliability, Attendance, HAZMAT Packaging

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description HOH Water Technology is a leading, growing, third generation water treatment company celebrating 57 years of business! We are seeking a reliable, dedicated and enthusiastic Production Specialist to join our production and warehouse team. This role involves packaging water treatment chemicals and supporting various production and warehouse activities. This is an on-site, non-exempt position reporting to the Materials Manager. What we offer: Competitive Compensation: Hourly range $21-24 based on experience. Excellent Schedule: This full-time position offers a schedule of Monday – Friday, 6:30am to 2:30pm. Overtime may be required on occasion. Comprehensive Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance with generous employer contributions, HSA contributions ($1200 family/$800 Individual annually), 401K with company matching, 15 PTO Days/16 Paid Holidays (including extended holiday pay at the end of the year), Company Profit Sharing Bonus (budget projection for 2026, 3-4 weeks of additional pay) and more. Engaging Culture: Our caring leadership and managers foster high engagement (4.62/5 Gallup Employee Engagement Q12 score) and we host team and company events. Career Growth: Hands-on training, employee development, manager investment, and continuing education reimbursement What You’ll Do: Label and package Hazmat and non-Hazmat water treatment chemical drums and pails Load and unload empty drums from incoming and outgoing trucks Transport finished goods from the production area to the warehouse using a forklift Support the Production team with chemical blending activities Maintain, clean, and organize the Production and Warehouse areas Follow all OSHA, DOT and company safety procedures related to chemical handling and HAZMAT packaging. Participate in weekly inventory cycle counts Provide general warehouse support as needed, including acting as a floater What Will Make You Successful in This Role: Detail-oriented and safety-focused Comfortable working around chemicals and following strict procedures Team-oriented with a positive attitude Self-motivated and able to stay productive with minimal supervision Committed to reliability and attendance Requirements Must pass a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), and Drug Screening Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Must currently be 18 years of age Reliable form of transportation Manufacturing experience is required (2+ years). Forklift experience is helpful but not required. Physical Demands This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, and listen for extended periods during an 8-hour workday while performing production and warehouse tasks. The role requires frequent to constant use of hands, arms, feet, and legs to grasp, turn, reach, and operate forklifts and move materials, as well as the operation of tools, controls, and other machinery. Frequent reaching with hands and arms is required. The employee must occasionally be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, balance, climb ladders, push, pull, walk, reach above shoulder height, and move up and down stairs. The position requires the ability to regularly lift and carry up to 55 pounds and to occasionally lift heavier loads, as well as move materials weighing up to 500 pounds into mixing tanks using appropriate equipment. Work may involve exposure to varying temperatures, dust, fumes, moving machinery, heights, and hazardous materials while wearing required personal protective equipment. The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. HOH Water Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

The Production Specialist will be responsible for labeling and packaging Hazmat and non-Hazmat water treatment chemical drums and pails, loading/unloading trucks, and transporting finished goods using a forklift. This role also supports chemical blending activities and maintains cleanliness in production and warehouse areas while strictly following safety procedures.