Chemical Technician II, 3rd Shift

Avery Dennison • Mill Hall, PA

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About The Position

The Chemical Technician II supports manufacturing operations by staging and moving materials around the site using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand. The role provides production-floor support, including stocking materials, obtaining samples, changing filters, and labeling and packaging finished materials. It also involves preparing tanks for production batches, performing compounding and transferring operations, loading and unloading bulk materials, and completing housekeeping tasks. The technician works under the direction and supervision of more experienced operations team members.

This position is on 3rd shift, Monday through Friday, 10:45 PM–7:00 AM. The hiring rate is $23.59 per hour, plus a $2 per hour shift differential. The role may periodically require use of a respirator, which requires the employee to be clean-shaven for proper fit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least 3 years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• Must be clean-shaven when a respirator is required, to ensure proper fit.
• Commitment to safety and ability to model and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to contribute actively in a team environment and promote open communication and positive interaction with peers and management.
• Strong service and quality focus; ability to address problems, investigate root causes, and communicate or educate the team promptly.
• Proficiency in essential job tasks and willingness to learn, share knowledge, cross-train, and maintain acquired skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility and dependability in supporting production and customer needs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, including on short notice.
• Ability to stand for several hours.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• Associate certificate, 2 years of college, or equivalent experience.
• EHS and quality training.
• Hazardous materials training.
• Forklift and yard truck experience.
• 1–2 years of chemical manufacturing or applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Move manufacturing materials around the site, including by hand and using equipment as required.
• Prepare packaging, obtain samples, change filters, label finished products, and load drums, totes, and tankers.
• Prepare tanks to receive production batches by transferring material or performing water rinsing to meet schedule requirements.
• Follow standard operating procedures, enter variables, monitor transfers for compounding or blending, and make adjustments as needed.
• Record data and maintain paperwork and spreadsheets, checking data for accuracy and completeness.
• Follow safety procedures when handling materials and operating equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by completing assigned housekeeping tasks.
• Follow verification processes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Seek assistance from higher-level production personnel when problems arise or instructions are insufficient.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility and Health Advocate.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED