Chemical Handling Technician Trainee

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Full Time Manual Labor Columbus, OH, US

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

GFS Chemicals is seeking a Chemical Handling Technician Trainee to join our RAC Division at our McKinley Avenue location. The Chemical Handling Technician Trainee is responsible for participating in the production, handling, and repacking activities of bulk chemical materials into smaller packages. This position involves working with solids and liquid chemicals. The trainee will undergo a comprehensive training program to learn and develop the necessary skills to safely handle chemicals, follow operating procedures, collaborate with quality control teams, package finished goods, and accurately document all activities.

• 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

• Education & Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Respect for the chemicals they will be working with
• Ability to function in a team environment or working independently
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Safety conscious
• Detail oriented, punctual
• Strong organization skills and an 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

GFS offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees and their families, including competitive pay, a 401(k) with profit sharing, a Health Savings Account with a 2:1 company match, paid time off, company‑paid life insurance and AD&DD coverage, medical, vision, dental insurance, and additional benefits.

GFS Chemicals will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.