Flex Operator

BCI Surface Technologies•Hamburg, PA

20h•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

BCI is seeking a Flex Operator for chemical blending in an industrial manufacturing and warehouse environment. The role combines manufacturing and warehouse duties with work in one or more specialties, depending on the employee’s aptitude and company needs. Daily work is directed by a manager, supervisor, or team lead and may include hands-on, information-related, and other activities. The ability to build skills and learn new information is important to increasing contributions and growing at BCI. The position primarily operates in manufacturing and warehouse locations. Work includes weighing raw materials, operating forklifts and mixing machinery, monitoring mixing processes, and following safety and chemical hygiene protocols to produce consistent chemical compounds. Work areas are primarily indoors, can be noisy, and have limited climate controls. Occasional travel between BCI manufacturing, warehouse, and other locations may be required. BCI describes its workplace as supportive and inclusive and offers medical, life insurance, disability, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to read, understand, follow, and write technical information on batch tickets and other records.
Able to become forklift certified and safely operate a forklift; forklift certification and experience in a chemical manufacturing facility are preferred.
Able to learn and safely use PPE; familiarity with chemical manufacturing safety and PPE is preferred.
Able and willing to become certified to wear a respirator and wear one as needed, typically infrequently; existing certification is preferred.
Able to safely and consistently lift and move 50+ pounds; heavier loads may occasionally be handled with assistance and/or equipment.
Able to work overtime as needed, typically less than two hours per day.
Authorized to work in the USA and able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification and experience safely operating a forklift in a chemical manufacturing facility.
Familiarity with chemical manufacturing safety and personal protective equipment.
Certification to wear a respirator.
Two to five years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, shipping, and/or inventory management.

Responsibilities

Read and follow batch ticket instructions, including understanding material and equipment needs.
Organize and kit raw materials.
Accurately measure, weigh, dispense, and blend wet and dry chemicals.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and perform work safely, neatly, and in an orderly manner.
Locate and transport materials to and from the warehouse using forklifts, pallet jacks, manual handling, or other material-handling equipment.
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of warehouse and production areas.
Load and unload trailers while considering product classification and weight distribution.
Independently log, scan, and track inventory by product and location.
Depending on individual aptitude and company needs, work in one or more specialties: facilities and process maintenance; transportation as a backup CDL Class A or B driver; process water and solid waste operations; environmental, health, safety, and sustainability; inventory management; or quality testing and/or solution preparation.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other duties as assigned.
Travel occasionally between BCI manufacturing, warehouse, and other locations if required.