Production Technician

Vantage Specialty Chemicals • Chicago, IL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician performs material movements, including pumping, loading, and unloading, while following approved procedures. The role supports efficient plant operations by sharing qualified knowledge with team members, complying with and enforcing cGMP, ISO, food safety, environmental, and safety requirements, and completing required paperwork, forms, and logs. The position's scope is specific to the Chicago Oleo Plant.

The technician controls chemical processes and associated equipment, maintains product quality and inventory, performs sampling and analytical measurements, and helps sustain safe, clean, and efficient operations. The role also includes warehouse duties, operating industrial trucks and a Trackmobile, supporting maintenance preparation, documenting operational issues, and training new or relief personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Comply with and enforce applicable cGMP, ISO, food safety, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in assigned Production Technician skill blocks and mandatory safety training.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in an industrial facility.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Control chemical processes and associated tanks, pumps, lines, valves, effluent systems, and other plant equipment safely and according to procedures and best practices.
• Maintain a safe operating environment by understanding and enforcing safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend and demonstrate proficiency in mandatory safety training.
• Complete weekly safety audits, with four required per month, including O&C/SUSA/CURE/SSHE or other safety department initiatives.
• Maintain proficiency in the Production Technician skill blocks for which qualified.
• Communicate and document plant operations to support product quality and maximum output.
• Sample and label raw materials and products according to established procedures.
• Safely operate and control automated control systems.
• Maintain inventory control in process-associated tanks.
• Protect product and process integrity according to procedures and instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas, including tank farms, and clean areas and dispose of debris using required tools or equipment.
• Adjust process equipment to maintain product quality and maximize efficiency.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and document and communicate status, progress, completion, and resolutions through log sheets, work orders, and communication with supervision or relief personnel.
• Develop and suggest process and equipment improvements.
• Immediately report accidents and hazardous incidents.
• Prepare processes and equipment for maintenance using proper LOTO and Safe Work procedures when required.
• Conduct plant safety inspections and audits and enter work orders for required repairs.
• Support training of new or relief personnel and complete documentation at the time of instruction.
• Perform analytical measurements to help ensure product quality.
• Perform material transfers.
• Perform warehouse operator and general warehouse duties, including hand-palletizing 50-pound bags, stenciling and labeling, stretch-wrapping, and loading trucks as necessary.
• Operate industrial trucks such as forklifts to load and unload materials or deliveries and move materials to storage or operational areas.
• Operate a Trackmobile to move railcars safely as a driver or groundman.
• Communicate and work effectively with Vantage personnel and third parties, including contractors and delivery drivers.
• Perform other non-routine duties as directed by management or supervision.

Benefits

• Life and AD&D insurance
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage offered through United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Local 1546
• Pension offered through United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Local 1546

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED