Production

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

ABOUT THE JOB

Operate, handle, and maintain production equipment safely while achieving production and quality standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Ability to safely and independently operate and control PLC or other integrated computerized chemical handling systems.
• Ability to safely operate independently while adhering to all company SOPs to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally
• Safely operate motorized equipment (e.g. forklifts, Trackmobile/Shuttlewagon, Boom truck, crane)

Quality

• Uphold Hawkins Incorporated's standard of excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain ISO-certified facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in the continuous improvement process that relates to this position to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Accurately, completely fill out required paperwork in a timely

Job Specific

• Be able to perform all functions in the chlorine room including:
• Bleed down
• Filling
• Plugging
• Bag and tagging
• Must be able to drive Shuttlewagon/Trackmobile and assist in the rail yard as necessary.
• Inspect chlorine valves as
• Perform emergency
• Complete HAZWOPPER training Participate in mandatory spill drills.
• Prepare hazardous materials for DOT shipment to ensure safe and timely supply of raw materials and finished products. .
• Understand equipment and process operation to test, repair, inspect and fill hazardous
• Be able to perform computer functions on Microsoft Word Office experience is preferred.
• May be asked to perform loading functions in bleach and sulfuric areas.
• Maintain/monitor plant and work area housekeeping
• Participate in cycle counts, inventory discrepancies and physical
• Must be willing to flex between workstations as required and be flexible with working schedule including working weekends and extended hours as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to wear respirator to perform rail car opening and closing duties
• May be cross trained to fill 2000# cylinders
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision

ABOUT YOU:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) complex and/or technical operations and procedures in terms easily understood by non-technical operators required.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial fork truck required
• Ability to comply with all mandatory Environmental, Health, & Safety and process specific training and participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team in Level A PPE required.
• Ability to achieve and maintain 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification required
• Ability to adjust to work schedule, including weekends and on-call, to meet business need required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

TRAVEL

No travel required

Expected Compensation: $34.58/hr.

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.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.