Chemical Technician jobs in Rockford, IL

Euclid Chemical has an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician to join the team at our Kirkland, IL location.

Euclid Chemical is an integrated provider of specialty construction products including concrete treatments, restoration materials, sealants, coatings, sealers, and decorative products.

Euclid Chemical offers an attractive package for personnel, company benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401k and Pension
• Vacation and Holiday time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As Production Technician, you will be expected to perform day-to-day operational tasks related to receiving, manufacturing and shipping of products. As part of your main duties and responsibilities you will be expected to:

• Produce a quality product by following established procedures.
• Correctly sample process batches in line with protocols.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure quality is in line with expected standards.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and quality system and if required, escalate to the attention of the Production Manager.
• Work in line with and meet the scheduled production requirements.
• Conduct inventory checks periodically as required.
• Assist Production Manager in reviewing process orders, determining raw material needs and planning accordingly.
• Assist in the training of new employees within the department.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace.
• Perform other related duties at the request of the Production Manager.

Qualifications & Previous Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Key Competencies

• Communication Skills- strong verbal and written communication skills - must provide regular, consistent, and meaningful information- adapting as required to various recipients. Listens carefully to others and ensures message is understood. Ensures important matters are shared with all appropriate parties and communicates in a clear and concise manner.
• Attention to Detail- achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through demonstrating concern for all the areas involved.
• Initiative- Responds appropriately on own to improve outcomes, processes or measurements. Assumes responsibility when asked. Accomplishes goals independently, with little need for supervision. Takes ownership and accountability for own performance. Seeks out and/or accepts additional responsibilities in the context of the job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.