WHO WE ARE
We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
BENEFITS
- Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
- $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
- Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
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TECHNICAL WRITER
We are seeking a Technical Writer to join the Technical Writing Team within the SQRA department. In this role, you will use your hazard communication knowledge to ensure compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard and Dangerous Goods regulations. You will create and distribute Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product labels, and other regulatory documents.
This position requires a strong understanding of GHS, Dangerous Goods, and chemical regulatory compliance, along with proficiency in related applications and systems. You will work as part of a team, communicating complex technical information clearly to a wide range of audiences. This role offers opportunities to grow your expertise in chemical regulations and technical communication, with career advancement potential within a structured career matrix.
Primary Responsibilities
- Author product SDSs for substances and mixtures to support product lines.
- Manage multiple customer and internal projects, obtaining necessary information to deliver final products on time.
- Create dynamic label templates for various container sizes using automation and Boolean logic to ensure compliance with GHS, DG, and internal approvals.
- Determine hazard classifications for substances and mixtures per OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and Canadian Hazardous Products Regulations.
- Determine shipping hazard classifications for domestic and international transport.
- Research, evaluate, and interpret internal and external scientific data for reliability and consistency; enter compositional, physical, chemical, toxicological, environmental, and regulatory information into the SDS authoring database and align data across all systems.
- Review supplier and customer safety data sheets for compliance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and Dangerous Goods regulations.
- Monitor regulatory requirements from DOT, IATA, IMDG, EPA, and OSHA.
- Determine proper personal protective equipment for operations handling raw materials and finished products at production plants.
- Review federal and state reporting requirements for inventory and emissions reporting (including RCRA, CERCLA, NR445, NR438, SARA 311, SARA 312, SARA 313).
- Communicate with production plant safety managers and stakeholders regarding newly identified safety hazards or shipping requirements.
- Proficiently use systems such as Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Lisam/ExESS, and ERP systems.
- Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence by maintaining quality facilities and providing quality products and services.
- Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EHS, R&D, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs to improve product safety documentation and strategies.
- Maintain workload balance within the team and provide back-up support as needed.
- Support effective communication across all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Chemistry degree with regulatory, health, and safety experience preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with ERP and SDS authoring platforms preferred.
- Strong understanding of GHS regulations and multi-modal Dangerous Goods transport regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to work independently, and strong in teamwork and professional communication.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for up to 4 hours at a time and stand for at least 1 hour at a time.
- Ability to work at a computer for 8 hours per day.
- Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Technical Information Manager
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
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What We Do
At Hydrite, we are family driven, financially strong and we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
What employees say about Hydrite:
- “The owners truly care about the employees and their families, despite significant growth. This type of environment is
becoming more rare. I feel blessed to be part of the success of
the organization.”
- “Strong family values and great benefits.”
- “Everyone cares about everyone else, from the lowest to highest positions in the company.”
We are one of America's healthiest workplaces!
- Gold designation as a Well Workplace award recipient from WELCOA
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