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At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us! Hours:  6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday - enjoy your afternoons and weekends free!  Position Summary As a Chemical Batching Technician I operator, your duties are to formulate liquid chemical products for packaging or bulk shipment. You will unload and stage raw materials, fill batch tanks, monitor for good quality and environmental standards, and adhere to all safety protocols.   Compensation & Benefits   Employee Ownership (ESOP):  Company-funded retirement contribution of ~18% of pay, plus 401(k)   Competitive pay with bonus opportunity   Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance   Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave   Fitness reimbursement and tuition assistance   Essential Duties & Responsibilities Prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the team and of the environment by following safe work programs, such as LOTO, confined space entry, elevated work, good ergonomic and lifting techniques, and more   Learn raw materials used in manufacturing process, where the materials are stored and where they are used   Read and understand a batch ticket to know which raw materials and quantities will be needed to make the batch and stage materials accordingly   Operate valves, pumps, agitators, and other manufacturing equipment to complete batch fills, corrections, and transfers   Use proper batch fill technique of metal /  and fiber drums, small dry powder bags, super sacks, and bulk liquid materials   Collect samples for lab analysis   Operate hoists in material dumping stations using proper rigging techniques   Interface with process controls and HMI panels to correctly add raw materials during batch mixing    Obtain powered industrial truck/forklift certification and utilize safe driving methods   R ecognize, communicate, and troubleshoot problems with the mechanical equipment in the unit .   Load and unload bulk tanker trucks    Unload raw material containers and trailers   Keep work area clean and free of debris   Other duties as assigned     Required Qualifications Perform their assigned tasks with little or no supervision .   Able to lift 55 lbs. of raw materials   Able to fulfill PPE requirements, including the use of safety footwear, eye protection, powered air purifying respirators, chemical resistant protection clothing, and fall protection harnesses   Able to complete hazardous material and hazard communication training   Requires ability to work outside in the elements   Have the verbal skills to communicate changes, problems, or emergency information to supervision and other operators in the unit .   Have a basic understanding of manufacturing operations.   Assist or take charge of energizing or deenergizing equipment using the site Lock-Out/Tag-out program   Perform routine work area cleanup duties to maintain high housekeeping standards for safe unit operation   Perform work area rounds to verify normal unit and equipment operation    Preferred Qualifications High school education preferred