Filling Technician

## Description
**Primary Purpose**

The primary purpose of this position is as follows

• Produces labeled containers and packages finished material by filling proper containers in preparation for storage in the warehouse or shipment to a customer
• **General Responsibilities**

1. Follows company regulations with respect to safety, quality, maintenance, and repair of tools and equipment, and housekeeping
2. Keeps department records as required
3. Uses materials, equipment, and facilities in an efficient and conscientious manner
4. Works assigned hours and overtime as required
5. Suggests to department Lead Person or Supervisor improvements in job methods, equipment, and procedures

**Duties and Responsibilities**

1. Provides containers as needed for the storage area
2. Checks containers to be filled for cleanliness and prepares other containers for filling
3. Sets up pump and filters as required
4. Fills containers by weight as instructed on the Batch-ticket
5. Operates, assembles, disassembles, and cleans pump filter, filling machines and tanks
6. Palletizes all filled materials for forklift handling
7. Takes retains as instructed and identifies them
8. Washes equipment, tanks, and other machinery within the department
9. Keeps working area clean and neat
10. Ensures all labor hours and filling records are properly documented
11. Follows HMIS Safety Program
12. Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Person or Supervisor

**Essential Functions**

1. Continuous standing or walking for six (6) hours per day
2. Frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds of weight
3. Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, and repetitive motion
4. Enduring temperatures up to 105 F. during summer months
5. Occasional requirement to utilize half-face respirator
6. Occasional operation of forklift and drum dolly equipment
7. Reading and writing on batch-tickets

• **Internal and External Relationships**
• The following are the titles of individuals with whom this position frequently interacts, inside and outside the company

• Filling Personnel
• Shade Personnel
• Series 200 Department Personnel
• Lead Personnel & Supervisors

• **Equipment Operation**
• The following are equipment, tools, and other resources utilized in this position

• Various filling equipment

• **Knowledge and Experience**
• The following experience is required for successfully performing this job

• Tnemec container and packaging requirements

**Education and Training**

• High School Diploma or GED
• Safety procedures, PSM and regulatory requirements
• Performance and attendance expectations
• GGOB Participation
• How to print labels
• How to read a filling batch ticket
• How to properly stack product
• Cleanliness and presentation of final package
• How to complete paperwork
• How to set up equipment
• How to verify work

**Hazardous, Safety, and Environmental Factors**
All associates will receive an extensive level of training in hazardous and safety precautions and procedures as described.
## Qualifications
**Qualifications**
**Required:**

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Willingness to wear PPE (like a respirator) and use equipment like drum dollies and forklifts (we’ll train you!)

**Nice to Have:**

• Prior manufacturing or filling experience
• Familiarity with batch tickets or labeling systems
• Experience working with industrial coatings or paint

**Why Join the Tnemec Family?**

• Competitive pay & great benefits (including health, dental, 401k with match!)
• Employee ownership – **you’ll have a stake in our success**
• A people-first culture that values safety, teamwork, and long-term growth
• A place where your work **truly matters** to our customers and communities

• **Ready to Apply?**
• Let’s get started! Apply today to become part of a team that’s been **protecting what’s important for over a century**.