Job Description

This position is responsible for producing and packaging finished silica gel products per customer specifications from incoming raw materials.  Operate the process in compliance with all health safety and environmental rules and regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor the process through manual and/or automated control panel adjustments
• Make necessary adjustments (physical and mathematical) to the process to maintain quality product and output.
• Perform lab testing for in-process and finished products
• Document all test results process parameters and adjustments and environmental regulatory requirements
• Perform all packaging requirements including filling palletizing and warehousing of finished product.
• Operation of forktruck to include loading and unloading of trucks.
• Comply with all federal state and local environmental health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Comply with company policies and site work rules.
• Perform needed housekeeping functions
• Complete environmental data gathering as needed
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications :

• Ability to learn and comprehend manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work as a member of a 3 person team.
• Willingness to learn new skills as needed.
• Ability to assist others in completing required tasks.
• Work safely and abide by all safety rules and requirements.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.  Basic mathematical abilities and skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel Outlook and Word). SAP and PLC experience is desired but not essential.
• Experience with lab testing equipment and general lab safety. 
• Previous manufacturing/warehousing experience (2 years).

Behavioral & Job Competencies  (including leadership competencies)

• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
• Essential
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Information :

Special Factors

• Manufacturing plant that operates 24/7/365
• Ability to work 12 hour/rotating shifts (monthly)
• Ability to work OT as required
• Ability to work in non-temperature controlled environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner

PQ is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics. Click on the link to read Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (). For more information please review the link Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ().

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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