1st Shift Chemical Handling Technician Trainee Wanted! - Sign-on Bonus of $500

Salary range is $19.00+ per hour, dependent upon experience, with an excellent personal time off policy and 401(k) and Profit-Sharing!

GFS Chemicals has been family owned and operated in the Franklinton area of Columbus, Ohio, and serving customers worldwide since 1928. Every role in the organization is important and is tasked with meaningful work that impacts the success of some of the world's great companies. You will be joining an established yet close knit family organization that has been proudly dedicated to quality, service, and innovation in the fine and specialty chemicals market worldwide for nearly 100 years. In addition to a supportive and compassionate culture, GFS offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefit package, intentional in its design to reward your ongoing commitment to the organization. This includes a generous 401k, Profit Sharing Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA) 2:1 Match, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, and much more.

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We are currently seeking a Chemical Handling Technician Trainee to join our GFS Chemicals Family at our Kaderly Drive location.

You will repack bulk material into smaller quantities for production orders. Prepare leaching solutions/mixtures according to a "prep" for bottling and prepare bottles for production use. They will ensure the finished goods material is passed by Quality Control before being repacked, and that bottles are passed by quality before being issued for production. Repackaged quantities will be entered into the ERP system once work is complete.

Responsibilities:

• Follow written operating procedures including record keeping of required information
• Actively participate in Chemical Handling Technician trainee program to further development and career progression
• May utilize pumps, scales, pallet jacks, forklifts, mixers, automatic or semi automatic equipment to transport transfer, or bottle products and or components
• Work with quality control to ensure that the raw materials are acceptable, adjust batches to meet quality criteria, and verify that finished goods, meet specifications
• Package finished goods into a wide range of containers from drums to vials
• Repacking finished goods to alternative configurations to fulfill orders
• Verify and apply labels and include other documentation to be included with finished goods
• Count and verify product and packaging levels
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement programs
• Enter information and data into the ERP system

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or an equivalent is required
• Respect for the chemicals you will be working with
• Ability to function in a team environment or working independently
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Safety conscience
• Detail-oriented and punctual
• Strong organization skills and aptitude for cleanliness
• Adaptive learner, strong recall and retention
• Ability to read weights and measures
• Basic computer knowledge
• Proficient reading and writing skills
• Knowledge of hazard handling and waste disposal
• Arrive to work clean and change into clean company provided uniforms
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random substance abuse screenings

Additional Qualifications:

The company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

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