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CHEMICAL MAINTENANCE - 1ST SHIFT Hands-On Chemical Handling / Shop Floor PositionCompany/Location: Nico Products - Minneapolis MNStarting Pay: $28.00/hour + DOQSchedule: 6:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday + OT as neededEmployment: Full-timeSign-On Bonus: $1,500 for eligible new hires EARN MORE WITH OVERTIME AND COMPANY REWARDS At the starting rate of $28.00/hour, your annual earning potential includes:Base pay: $58,240/yearAttendance Reward: Up to $2,600/year ($50/week)Profit Sharing: Up to $4,800/year Total Annual Earning Potential: Up to $65,640 Plus the $1,500 sign-on bonus & Overtime OpportunitiesOvertime availability is based on business needs and is not guaranteed. Attendance Reward, Profit Sharing, and sign-on bonus are subject to program eligibility and requirements. PUT YOUR CHEMICAL KNOWLEDGE TO WORK ON THE SHOP FLOOR We are a metal-finishing processor seeking a Chemical Maintenance employee to help keep our production tanks properly maintained and ready for operation.This is a physical, hands-on position performed primarily in the shop. Expect to get dirty, operate a forklift, move chemical drums, and add chemicals to production tanks. The lab technician performs the testing; you use those results and established instructions to make the required chemical additions.This position is a good fit for someone with hazardous waste or industrial chemical-handling experience, or someone with a strong practical understanding of chemistry who enjoys physical work. Applicants with a basic chemistry degree, including recent graduates, are welcome. An advanced degree is not required. WHAT YOU WILL DO Make chemical additions to production tanks based on lab testing results and established procedures.Verify the correct chemical, tank, and quantity before making an addition.Operate a forklift and use appropriate equipment to move chemical drums and supplies.Follow chemical-handling, storage, labeling, and waste-handling procedures.Read and follow work instructions and Safety Data Sheets.Complete required records accurately.Keep chemical storage and work areas clean and organized.Communicate with the lab technician and production team about tank maintenance needs.Stop and ask for guidance when a chemical, instruction, or condition is unclear. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Previous hazardous waste, industrial chemical-handling, or related experience; or chemistry education that provides a strong foundation for safe chemical handling.Understanding of chemical compatibility and the risks of mixing incompatible chemicals.Ability to follow procedures carefully without guessing, taking shortcuts, or making unauthorized substitutions.Comfort working around industrial chemicals while following required safety practices.Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow chemical labels, safety instructions, and work procedures.Basic math skills to understand quantities, measurements, and chemical-addition instructions.Willingness to operate a forklift and complete required training.Dependable attendance and the ability to report ready to work for the full scheduled shift.A steady work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to perform physical shop work. PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS Stand and walk for much of a 10-hour shift.Bend, reach, push, pull, and handle materials throughout the workday.Move and position chemical drums using appropriate handling equipment.Wear required personal protective equipment.Work in a production environment where tasks can be dirty and physically demanding. BENEFITS Medical, dental, and vision insuranceNICE Healthcare at $0 employee cost when enrolled in the Company's medical plan, including covered visits, medications, labs, and other services401(k) with Company matchCompany-paid life insurance and long-term disability coveragePaid time off and paid holidaysAttendance Reward of up to $50/weekProfit Sharing of up to $4,800/yearFour-day regular workweek, with opportunities for Friday overtime WHAT TO EXPECT WHE