Production Technician

ISP Technologies Inc.

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.  Qualified applicants may apply at:  https://isp.hirescore.com

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician to join Ashland, Inc., ISP Technologies, Inc.

business at our Texas City, TX plant.

This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Operations function.

This position will report to the Manager of Batch Operations Processes.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:


* Works with the Batch Operations Manager, Packaging Supervisor, and other plant support personnel to package co-polymer, solvent, and powder products for our customers.


* Performs product packaging and drumming activities for all co-polymer, solvent and powder products ensuring that customer specifications are met or exceeded.


* Loads full containers that are ready for shipment into box vans. 


* Prepares all containers for staging and labeling.


* Takes samples or re-samples of powder, solvents and co-polymers as required to ensure product quality.


* Hooks up tank wagons and tank cars for solvent drumming.


* Removes and stages empty containers from box vans.


* Cleans up powder rooms, drumming lines and warehouse areas.


* Prepares all drumming equipment for maintenance as may be required.


* Complies with all plant safety rules and reports all incidents and events to immediate supervision for corrective action.


* Attends all departmental safety meetings, actively supports, and participates in safety programs and implementations.


* Complies with all Ashland plant policies, procedures, and practices applicable to the Production Department.


* Participates in various company and regulatory training designed to improve plant processes and/or increase unit production. 


* Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.


* Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals, and focusing on performance and safety.


* Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:


* High school diploma or GED required.


* Valid driver’s license. 


* A high level of mechanical aptitude, be an effective communicator, possess basic comput...