Chemical Technician II, 1st shift

Avery Dennison•Mill Hall, PA

About The Position

The Chemical Technician II supports site operations by staging and moving manufacturing materials 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. Duties also include preparing tanks for production batches, performing compounding and transfer operations, and loading and unloading bulk materials. The technician performs housekeeping tasks and works under the direction and supervision of more experienced operations team members. This is a first-shift position with hours of 6:45 AM to 3:00 PM. The hiring rate is $23.59 per hour. Activities and assignments may vary according to site-specific needs and daily work assignments. The role may periodically require use of a respirator; proper respirator fit requires the employee to be clean-shaven. Employees must be able and willing to work overtime, including requests made on short notice, and must be able to stand for several hours. Physical requirements may vary by location. Final candidates must successfully complete a post-offer background check and drug screening as a condition of employment. Results are considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants who need assistance viewing or applying for the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or at least 3 years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
Regard safety as a core value, model safe behavior, and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Ability to contribute actively in a team-based environment and encourage open communication and positive interactions with peers and management.
Strong service and quality focus, with the ability to address problems, take initiative to understand root causes, and communicate or educate the team in a timely manner.
Proficiency in essential job tasks and willingness to learn, share knowledge, cross-train, and sustain acquired skills.
Demonstrated flexibility and dependability in supporting production and customer focus.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
Ability to stand on feet for several hours.
Mechanical aptitude.
The job may periodically require use of a respirator; proper fit requires being clean-shaven.

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 and using equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
Prepare packaging, obtain samples, change filters, label finished materials, 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 completing assigned housekeeping tasks.
Follow verification processes to ensure quality standards are met.
Seek assistance from higher-level production personnel when problems arise or normal instructions are insufficient.