Operate, handle, and maintain production equipment safely while achieving production and quality standards.
Knowing the equipment and process operation; handle, store, transfer, and transport chemical material
Operate, monitor Control continuous and batch processes; both manual and automated operation of the process (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.) in accordance with SOPs
Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally identified
Accurately and completely fill out required paperwork. Including the recording of operating data such as process conditions, test results, instrument readings, shipping and receiving paperwork, plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets, inspection reports, etc. as requested.
Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation
Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications).
Ability to safely operate independently while adhering to all company Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)s and Complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations
Maintain housekeeping standards
Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience
Ability to safely operate an industrial fork truck required
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate and understand (both written and verbal) complex and/or technical operations and procedures
Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required; prior MRP or ERP experience preferred
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs and ladders
Ability to wear PPE and equipment such as safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and a hard hat; chemical suits and a hair/beard net when required
Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift when required
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements (for respirator use, SQF-certified environments, etc.)
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery
prior MRP or ERP experience preferred
Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.