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Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.\n\nLearn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/ (https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/)\n\nABOUT THE JOB\n\nResponsibilities\n\nResponsible for, but not limited to, knowing the equipment and in-process operation.\nHandle, store, transfer, and transport chemical material.\nOperate, monitor and control continuous and batch processes; both manual and automated operation of the process (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.) in accordance with SOPs.\nCommunicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally identified\nAccurately and completely fill out required paperwork including the recording of operating data, test results, instrument readings, shipping and receiving paperwork, plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets, inspection reports, etc. as requested.\nProvide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation\nApply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications).\nAbility to safely operate independently while adhering to all company Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs)\nComplying with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations\nMaintain housekeeping standards\nPerform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed\n\nABOUT YOU\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nMinimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience\nAbility to safely operate an industrial fork truck required\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to communicate and understand (both written and verbal) complex and/or technical operations and procedures\nAbility 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 [Exclude for Minneapolis and New York locations]\nAbility to achieve and maintain 24 Hour HAZWOPER certification [Exclude for Minneapolis and New York locations]\nBasic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required; prior MRP or ERP experience preferred\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nMust be able to lift up to 75 pounds\nMust be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling\nAbility to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs and ladders\nAbility 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\nAbility to safely operate an industrial forklift when required\nWilling and able to adhere to all grooming requirements (for respirator use, SQF-certified environments, etc.)\nAbility to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions\nWilling to work around chemicals and industrial machinery\n\nTRAVEL\n\nNo travel required.\n\nExpected Compensation: $22.00/hr. + 5% bonus eligibility\n\nHawkins 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.\n\nFor more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/ (https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/)\n\nref 2027-121\n\n 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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