Chemical Handling Technician Trainee

We are hiring a Chemical Handling Technician Trainee to join our dynamic team at GFS Chemicals

We are growing! Salary is starting at $18.00 per hour 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.

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

Responsibilities:

The incumbents 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.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or an equivalent is required

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 conscience

Detail-oriented and punctual

Good housekeeping skills

Adaptive learner, good 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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