At Flinn Scientific, our mission is to get students of all ages excited about science by making learning a fun, hands-on experience - and our Chemical Repack Associates are critical to helping us do that!Our Chemical Repackaging team plays the critical role of taking large quantities of chemicals and packaging them into smaller quantities (smaller bottles or vials) that are easier for a teacher to use in their classroom. Your safety is our top priority, so you will receive training on the proper ways to handle different chemicals and the PPE that will ensure your safety. Flinn also provides the PPE required for you to do your job safely.We believe learning should be fun...shouldn't work be fun too? We work hard to serve our customers - and it's important to us to take time to have fun together as a team. Past events included a Kane County Cougars outing, beer on tap from a local brewery, and on-site ice cream truck.Flinn is an E-Verify company - all candidates must pass pre-employment background screening and provide appropriate original I-9 documents on your first day.
The Repack Associate - Day-to-Day:- Your safety is our #1 priority - you'll be required to complete thorough safety training and follow the training in your daily tasks
- Understand and follow instructions on Production Orders which describe the personal protective equipment (PPE), chemicals, supplies, and apparatus needed to dispense or repackage chemicals.
- Dispense or repackage chemicals based on Production Orders:
-Collect the necessary equipment, lab apparatus, and containers to perform the work.-Conduct necessary quality and quantity control checks to ensure complete and total accuracy of chemicals being packaged.-Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process for correctness. Report all discrepancies to supervisor.-Manually or through machines dispense or repackage the chemicals with the required accuracy-Measure quantities of chemicals via laboratory apparatus for liquids, powders, and solids.
- Safely and efficiently clean lab apparatus and equipment return to appropriate storage locations.
- Stack finished products onto skids either individually or boxed. Move products throughout warehouse through the use of pallet jacks, cart, or hand truck.
- Organize work to efficiently and accurately produce multiple Production Orders at the same time
- Record work order information via computer such as production process time and date packaged.
- Use computer and/or scanning gun to create labels for finished products. Mark items with the appropriate Flinn Item # when necessary.
What You Are Good at and What's Important To You- Safety Focused - you follow established safety procedures and perform duties in a safe, conscientious manner while suggesting way to improve.
- Deadline oriented - you work effectively in narrow time limitations to produce accurate results.
- Problem Solver - uses initiative and judgment in managing your workflow and uncertain situations. Takes the next logical safe step .
- Integrity - you have high standards and expect the same from your teammates
- Results-oriented - you hold yourself accountable to delivering goals and are passionate about helping the team be successful
- Organized - you display effective time management and organizational skills
- Team player - you have an open and collaborative attitude and work well in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy: you make sure things are done correctly and accurately
What You Need to be SuccessfulHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.1 - 3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
What You Should Know About this Work Environment & Physical Demands of the Job- The work involves standing for the majority of the work day
- To keep you safe, you must wear appropriate PPE, which always includes safety shoes and long pants. Based on the chemical you are working with, additional PPE or precautions may be required like: gloves, eyewear, sleeves, respirator, or working under a fume hood
- Regularly use hands & fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Regularly lift and/or move 30-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds with assistance
- The warehouse temperature fluctuates with outside temperatures - it is heated but not air-conditioned. Additional safety measures (such as additional breaks and hydration stations) are put in place based on temperature and humidity.
Job Type: Full-timePay: From $18.00 per hourExpected hours: No less than 40 per weekBenefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute:
- Batavia, IL 60510: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person