Production Operator Jobs

ABOUT HAWKINS

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

Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com/careers. You can watch a series of short videos about Hawkins at this link.

ABOUT THE JOB

Hawkins is looking for a Production Operator to perform chemical handling, mixing/blending, container filling, operation of process equipment, material handling, instrument monitoring, record keeping, and forklift operation.

Hourly Pay: $31+/hour

Responsibilities

• Accurately and completely fill out required records in the computer in a timely manner.
• Maintain/monitor plant and work area housekeeping standards.
• Drive Shuttlewagon/Trackmobile and assist in rail yard.
• Participate in cycle counts, inventory discrepancies and physical inventory.
• Inspect chlorine valves as required.
• Complete HAZWOPER training course and participate in mandatory spill drills.
• Prepare hazardous materials for DOT shipment to ensure safe and timely supply of raw materials and finished products.
• Perform functions in the chlorine room, including bleeding, filling, plugging, and tagging chlorine cylinders. May be asked to perform similar functions with bleach and sulfuric acid.

ABOUT YOU

• Willingess to work in different workstations as required and be flexible with schedule changes including working weekends and extended hours as necessary.
• Previous experience and demonstrated proficiency safely operating an industrial forklift preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math and computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required; prior ERP experience preferred
• Effective ability to communicate and read safety and procedure documents
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while using stairs and ladders
• Ability to wear PPE and equipment such as safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves and hard hat, chemical suit and/or hair/beard net when required
• Ability to safety operate an industrial forklift when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements (for respirator use, SQF-certified environments, etc.)
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery
• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, and wet environmental working conditions
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching and pulling
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds

WORK FOR THE BEST

Hawkins offers a competitive compensation and benefit package and is an award-winning employer and organization! Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com. (NASDAQ: HWKN)

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)