Chemical Technician II, 1st shift

Avery Dennison • Bald Eagle Township, PA

2d

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 also supports the production floor by stocking materials, obtaining samples, changing filters, and labeling and packaging finished materials. The technician prepares tanks for production batches, performs compounding and transferring operations, loads and unloads bulk materials, and completes housekeeping tasks. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of more experienced operations team members.

The position is on 1st shift, 6:45 AM–3:00 PM, with a hiring rate of $23.59 per hour. Duties may vary depending on site needs and daily assignments. The role requires following operating procedures, recording and checking work data, observing safety and quality processes, and requesting assistance from higher-level production personnel when issues arise or instructions are insufficient.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or at least 3 years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• May be required to use a respirator periodically; proper respirator fit requires being clean shaven.
• Regard safety as a core value, model safe conduct, and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute actively in a team-based environment and encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management.
• Demonstrate a strong service and quality focus, address problems effectively, take initiative to understand root causes, and communicate or educate the team in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency in essential job tasks, willingness to learn and share knowledge, and initiative to cross-train and maintain acquired skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility and dependability in supporting production and customer focus.
• Have strong attention to detail and be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
• Be able to stand on their feet for several hours.
• Have 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 as required, including by hand.
• Prepare packaging, obtain samples, change filters, and label and load drums, totes, and tankers with finished product.
• Prepare tanks for 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 materials, and make adjustments as needed.
• Record data and maintain paperwork and spreadsheets associated with assigned work, checking data for accuracy and completeness.
• Follow safety procedures when handling materials and operating equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by performing assigned housekeeping tasks.
• Follow the verification process to ensure quality standards are met.
• Seek assistance from higher-level production personnel if problems arise or normal 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 and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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