Process Technician- NIGHTS

Process Technician

Get your career started with Washington Penn as a Process Technician.

Washington Penn is a family owned, privately held organization with an international footprint and over 60 years of experience engineering polyolefin compounds. We are a leading supplier of thermoplastic resins, compounds, and custom formulations. Our core values promote industry-leading safety, fair treatment, and employee advancement.

Annual merit increases based on performance, and potential opportunity for a bonus twice a year.

Industry leading health, dental, and vision insurance on the first day of employment. Other insurance includes life, short term disability, and optional long term disability. We also offer a 401(k) with employer match, profit sharing bonuses, holiday parties, company-sponsored outings, and much more.

• Night Shift: 7 pm – 7 am
• Week 1:
  Work Monday, Tuesday;
  Off Wednesday, Thursday;
  Work Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
• Week 2:
  Off Monday, Tuesday;
  Work Wednesday, Thursday;
  Off Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
• Every other weekend is a three-day weekend.

• Complete the Process Technician training program.
• Maintain knowledge of the raw material transfer systems for the facility extruders.
• Maintain knowledge of material locations in the warehouse.
• Responsible for maintaining resin silo levels and notifying the proper departments when re‑filled.
• Provide relief coverage for other extruders to cover operators during their breaks.
• Receive general instructions and formulations from the Shift Supervisor.
• Become familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets for products used for safe handling.
• Maintain knowledge of the Mixer job requirements for the entire facility.
• Record material identification and amounts of material used.
• Package and properly label finished material and place in the holding area.
• Perform miscellaneous maintenance on equipment.
• Wear proper safety equipment as specified by the Material Safety Data Sheet.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report all hazards to the Supervisor.
• Assist operators when needed.
• Perform other duties assigned and assignments as directed by the Supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work within a rotating schedule.
• Basic computer skills, including word‑processing, graphics, and spreadsheets.

• Ability to stand or walk up to 12 hours during the day.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on any particular day.
• Ability to climb stairs multiple times on any particular day.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour + $1.50 shift differential

Benefits: 401(k) with matching, 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, vision insurance

Schedule: 12‑hour shift – 2‑2‑3 rotation, night shift

Education: High school or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person