Liquid Blending and Packaging Technician

Hydrite Chemical USA•Waterloo, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll be part of a stable, people-first team that takes pride in safe, high-quality chemical manufacturing. From the moment you review your batch record to the final seal on a container, your work keeps our customers supplied and our plant running smoothly. Choose a schedule that fits: Overnight 10-hour rotation: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Overnight 12-hour rotation: Monday–Wednesday and every other Thursday, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. Weekend days: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Comfort with basic computers and MS Office
Clear English communication skills—written and verbal
Compliance: Drug screening during the pre-employment process.

Nice To Haves

2+ years in chemical processing or comparable manufacturing (preferred)
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and lean principles
Background in food and beverage manufacturing or similar production environments

Responsibilities

Verifying the production schedule and batch documentation, confirming the correct raw materials and order of addition.
Examining every drum, pail, and tote inside and out before filling.
Cleaning and prepping reactors to GMP expectations and documenting your work.
Blending and filtering liquid products while wearing prescribed PPE and ensuring each lot meets spec before it leaves the area.
Inspecting tank trucks before any loading or unloading begins.
Double-checking all paperwork for bulk transfers by truck or rail.
Cleaning totes per procedure, keeping service histories, and logging testing in the Prism tote tracking system.
Completing area audits each week, maintaining the filter log and other records, and submitting inspection checklists on time.
Reviewing Catalyst for upcoming training items and completing SOP reviews by their due dates.
Contributing to emergency response and regulatory, health and safety, and process training as needed.
Placing a Maximo service request when equipment needs attention.
Helping to keep areas orderly and upholding Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence for facilities, products, and service.

Benefits

Up to 10% retirement contribution
$3,000 sign-on bonus
Shift premium up to $3/hour
$600 annual wellness incentive
Two weeks starting paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins the first day of the month following your hire date
401(k) and profit sharing
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Legal services insurance
Scholarship awards for employees’ children
Free family wellness coaching (nutritionist and fitness coach)
Company events and community giving (summer picnic and more)