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Description
Polytek Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.
Essential Job Functions:
Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:
- Accurately follow directions on batch sheets.
- Accurately and thoroughly record required information on batch sheets.
- Dispense and weigh chemicals into mixing pots to make batches.
- Pack chemical products from mixing pots into 55-gal drums, 5-gal pails, 1-gal pails and smaller containers.
- Move pallets of drums/materials with forklift.
- Maintain/use raw materials inventory on a "first-in, first-out" basis.
- Print product labels with a computer and label product containers.
- Clean mixing pots.
- Keep the production area neat and uncluttered.
- Put chemicals back on the rack after use.
- Use RF Scanner to accurately track inventory movements, manage stock locations, and ensure real-time data accuracy.
- Safely operate forklifts and drum lift equipment to transport, load and store materials.
- Demonstrate strong problem solving skills to address challenges efficiently and minimize mistakes.
- Follow SOPs and GMPs to maintain compliance, product quality, and workplace safety.
- Understand the hazards of chemicals through company-provided training and read MSDSs and labels.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, safely glasses or goggles, respirators, aprons, coveralls) and follow safety procedures and rules.
- Report safety concerns immediately to your supervisor, the Plant Manager or Safety Committee Member.
- Strive for continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and safely move wheeled tanks or containers up to 500 lbs using manual or powered assistance.
- Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
- Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.
Education and Experience:
- Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One year manufacturing experience preferred; on the job training to be provided.
- Basic computer experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.