Production Technician at Ashland, LLC in Texas City, Texas

Job Description:

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 computer competencies, and be capable and willing to work rotating shift, holidays, and overtime, as may be required.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Prior experience in a plant environment.


• Associate of science degree in process technology.


• Possess the ability to remain calm during site emergencies and respond appropriately as directed by the Site Emergency Director. 


• Capable of evacuating the manufacturing process areas in a timely manner should an emergency arise. 


• Be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment to work or visit within the manufacturing process area including hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes or other equipment as required by the work performed and location where the work is performed.

Other physical requirements for this position include:

• Walking, bending, reaching, and climbing to perform basic duties.


• Bending and stooping while checking pumps, valves, motors, etc.


• Moving pallets of containers with hand truck.


• Filling, shoving, and sealing containers of co-polymer and solvents up to 550 lbs. each.


• Climbing on and off a tow motor.


• Maneuvering and rolling up to 550 lb. containers.


• Climbing tank wagon loading rack and onto tank wagons maneuvering fill hose while loading wagons.


• Climbing storage tanks and checking for problems and getting equipment ready for maintenance.

Perks of working at Ashland:

• Team recognition rewards, and monetary incentives based on company performance.


• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision for you AND your family.


• 401(k) plan with company match.


• Starting pay of $26.16 per hour (8-hr rate).

Must be authorized to work in the US.  

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.