Role Responsibilities:
- Capable of following detailed written and verbal work instructions in English.
- Possess a strong working knowledge of math and communication skills as it pertains to assigned tasks.
- Possess a strong working knowledge of the processes and equipment in the area to which assigned.
- Capable of troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of processes and equipment in the area to which assigned.
- Capable of directly supervising assigned personnel in their area.
- Possess a strong working knowledge of current GMB policy regarding safety, waste disposal and quality systems.
- Possess a working knowledge of computer system basics and operation as it pertains to assigned tasks.
- Capable of supervising safe unit operation
- Partnering with plant department leaders on plant/department goals
- Operates 90-day accumulation area, including labeling and monitoring for housekeeping and closure of containers.
- Must learn correct labeling, storage requirements, inspection methods (including what to inspect), and spill response procedures.
Education:
- High school diploma/GED
- 5 years of manufacturing experience
- In house hazardous waste training
- Familiar with container requirements as well as labeling requirements
Experience / Skills / Abilities:
- Regularly required to remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
- Communicates
Job Expectations / Working Conditions:
- Regularly required to remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
- Communicates
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What We Do
Gowan Company is a Yuma, AZ-based, family-owned company that has evolved into a global player in the agricultural input industry. Over 50 years ago, Jon Jessen began his venture working in the fields alongside farmers to help them identify, and solve pest problems that threatened to compromise the health of their crops and their livelihood.
Today, the Gowan Group employs over 950 employees globally with entities in 11 countries including France, Italy, Spain, UK, Canada, and Mexico. The company’s products and services include crop protection products (insecticides, fungicides, etc.) as well as seeds and fertilizers. Contract formulation, manufacturing, and warehousing are also included in the comprehensive suite of products and services provided by Gowan. Based on recent sales growth over the past 5 years, Phillips McDougall has cited Gowan Company as one of the fastest growing agrochemical companies in the world.
Gowan employees are proud to be a part of this family-owned tribe, working together towards a common goal. Weekly “happy half hour” celebrations on Friday, monthly company luncheons, profit-sharing bonuses, excellent benefits, and many other perks make Gowan a truly great place to work.
