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Ascend Performance Materials · 1 week ago

Package Handling Technician

positionDecatur, AL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers, and plastics. The Package Handling Technician is responsible for assembling, supplying, and maintaining packages for use in reactors while adhering to safety and quality standards.

ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
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Responsibilities

Participates actively in and supports safety efforts to ensure safety of self and others
Complies with plant and area safety and environmental requirements
Operates punch press and Punch/Button Table
Builds package tops and bottoms ensuring quality of materials and workmanship
Operates stacking line and installs edge stripping, covering, and side plates
Disassembles and decontaminates packages
Operates various cranes to move packages and package parts
Takes ownership of meeting performance goals including housekeeping, site appearance, and hazard recognition
Audits quality of work performed
Completes required paperwork
Participates in A2E (Lean/Six Sigma) activities to improve process performance
Progresses through pre-defined job roles within work group

Qualification

Safety consciousnessBasic technical skillsGeneral mechanical aptitudeHydraulic equipment operationElectric equipment operationPneumatic equipment operationJib crane operationOverhead crane operationHand tool usageMeasurement instrumentsElectrical connectionsQuality systems knowledgeDecision making

Required

Minimum Associate degree OR High School Diploma/GED plus achievement of a 3 or higher in the following Work Keys Applied Technology & and a 4 or higher on Graphic Literacy
Safety conscious with zero safety incident focus
Self-motivated and able to work effectively without direct supervision

Preferred

General mechanical aptitude
Ability to learn operation of hydraulic, electric and pneumatic equipment
Ability to learn and operate jib and overhead cranes
Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment
Use hand tools and various measurement system instruments
Knowledge and ability to make electrical connections to packages
Knowledge of quality systems (ISO:9001) and requirements – able to ensure consistency of operations within the established quality system guidelines

Benefits

Access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities
A global wellness rewards program
Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan
Ascend Cares Foundation

Company

Ascend Performance Materials

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Ascend Performance Materials manufactures chemicals, fibers, and plastics products.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.ascendmaterials.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Ascend Performance Materials has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$100M
2025-03-08Debt Financing· $100M

Leadership Team

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Phil McDivitt
Chief Executive Officer
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Vikram Gopal
Sr. Vice-President & Chief Technology Officer
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Recent News

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Ascend Performance Materials successfully emerges from Chapter 11
2025-12-19
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2025-12-10
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Ascend Performance Materials Appoints Patrick Schumacher as Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-10
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