Fort Wayne,IN,USA-based Process Technician-Fort Wayne,IN Opening

Stonhard is a leading manufacturer known for its high-quality industrial flooring solutions. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Stonhard operates globally, providing durable flooring products and services to various sectors including industrial, commercial, and institutional markets. The company prides itself on its focus on safety, quality control, and continuous improvement, making it a preferred employer and business partner within the manufacturing industry. The role offered is a vital position within Stonhard’s production team, specifically focusing on the critical operations of mixing and packaging both in-process and finished good inventory. This position involves direct labor responsibility where the incumbent is expected to stage and prepare raw materials essential for production batches. The role requires maintaining cleanliness and order in the batch-making and packaging areas, coupled with proactive safety behavior to ensure a hazard-free work environment. Communication plays a key part in this role, particularly in informing supervisory staff about low raw material levels to prevent production delays. Employees in this role will develop a thorough understanding of the batch-making and packaging processes, optimizing production sequences to meet operational needs effectively. Maintaining strong working relationships with the Quality Control team is essential to uphold product quality and compliance with industry standards. The role demands logical thinking to structure the batch-making process effectively, including managing switchover sequences during production. Regular reporting of spills, equipment issues, safety hazards, and near-miss incidents to the Production Supervisor is a required responsibility to ensure workplace safety and continuous improvement. Operators are expected to competently handle packaging equipment and use scanners and basic computer operations for efficiency. During downtime, employees will be assigned to alternate lines for further training or operational duties, ensuring skill development and operational flexibility. Additionally, the role may involve assisting in hazardous waste handling under the guidance of certified staff, emphasizing the company's commitment to environmental safety and compliance. This comprehensive position offers an opportunity to join a company that values career advancement, ongoing training, and mentoring, providing a solid foundation for professional growth within the manufacturing sector. The compensation for this role typically ranges from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, varying based on qualifications and experience. Stonhard supports its employees with an excellent health plan and a suite of financial benefits including paid holidays, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, pension plans, and stock purchase options. The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness in its workforce, and ensures fair consideration of all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, or other protected statuses.

• High school diploma or GED
• minimum 2-year prior related experience including 1 year as a production batch maker
• must pass standard eye examination corrected or uncorrected and color-tone testing
• must be capable of wearing company standard respirators as qualified by fit test
• must be capable of lifting between 25-70 lbs
• must consistently wear safety glasses, gloves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes
• willing to wear additional PPE depending on chemicals or materials handled