Process Technician

RPM International • Maple Shade Township, NJ

304d

About The Position

The position involves staging and preparing all raw materials associated with production batches. The individual will maintain orderliness and cleanliness in batch making and packaging areas, actively engaging in positive safety behavior. Communication is key, as the role requires notifying supervisory staff of low levels of raw materials. A good working knowledge of all batch making and packaging processes is essential, along with maintaining a good relationship with Quality Control. The candidate must be capable of logically structuring the batch making process, particularly optimizing the switchover sequence and needs of production. Reporting all spills, leaks, equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, accidents, near misses, and material shortages to the Production Supervisor is a critical responsibility. The role also includes making batches and operating packaging equipment efficiently, handling scanners, and performing basic computer operations. During downtime, the individual will proceed to the line assigned by the Production Supervisor for further training or operation. Assistance in hazardous waste handling may be required under the guidance of production management or supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of prior related experience, including 1 year as a production batch maker.
• Must pass standard eye examination and color-tone testing.
• Must be capable of wearing Company standard respirators as qualified by fit test.
• Must be capable of lifting between 25-70 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• College level chemistry course experience.

Responsibilities

• Stage and prepare all raw materials associated with production batches.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in batch making and packaging areas.
• Communicate low levels of raw material to supervisory staff.
• Develop good working knowledge of all batch making and packaging processes.
• Maintain good working relationship with Quality Control.
• Structure the batch making process logically, optimizing switchover sequences.
• Report spills, leaks, equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, accidents, near misses, and material shortages to the Production Supervisor.
• Make batches and operate packaging equipment efficiently.
• Handle scanner and perform basic computer operations.
• Assist in hazardous waste handling when needed.

Benefits

• Consistent wearing of safety glasses, gloves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes.
• Additional specific PPE depending on chemicals or materials handled.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED