Careers at AMS

Major Function: Manufacture and package chemical products according to instructions and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Major Duties:

1. Set up, operate, and monitor equipment used for producing and packaging products.
2. Measure, weigh, mix, and process chemical ingredients following established procedures to create finished products.
3. Monitor batches for quality and food safety parameters, including Critical Control Points and Control Points.
4. Record production, sanitation and test data accurately and legibly.
5. Draw samples of products for quality tests.
6. Fill containers with chemical products for sale or internal use.
7. Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas according to company procedures.
8. Promptly report all food safety, physical safety, and product quality issues.
9. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds repetitively.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders repetitively.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protection Equipment for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely and effectively operate production-related machinery including, but not limited to: forklifts, agitators, homogenizers, and drum tippers.
• Must be able to perform visual and olfactory observations.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Familiar with company concepts, practices and procedures.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks utilizing individual initiative.
• Must be able to work with peers and superiors in all departments and outside the company.
• Follow company’s food safety, chemical safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
• Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department.

Education and Experience:

• Proficient in reading and mathematics at the high school graduate level.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of chemical or food processing is preferred.
• GMP and HACCP training is a plus.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time, Hourly, Non-exempt position
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Major Function:

Accomplishing business objectives, supervising and maintaining efficient operations, and completing new development and existing expansion projects. Also serving as a direct back-up to the Chief Engineer, helping to oversee personnel and operations.

Major Duties:

1. Process Engineering: Act as a process engineer for all of AMS.
2. Equipment design and builds: Audit equipment purchasing, specification, and choosing contractor services.
3. Field Tech support: As required you may have to travel to inspect and observe equipment and operations in support of development projects.
4. Increases production staff effectiveness by orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining production employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
5. Seeks opportunity to improve efficiency and reduce costs during manufacture of product through engineered controls and equipment implementation.
6. Ensures contractors follow company GMP policies when on site.
7. Enforce all safety policies and report any safety incidents or potential hazards that need to be addressed by management or maintenance.
8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to provide support to production and warehouse teams as needed.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaborative style, works well with colleagues from other company functions and disciplines to accomplish objectives and share information.
• Hands-on approach with Maintenance and Production personnel, often joining them in working on projects and installation.
• A “do what it takes to get the job done” attitude. Exhibits pride in quality of workmanship and commitment of service to others.
• Able to explain the technical in terms understandable by non-technical colleagues.
• Generalist knowledge and experience across a variety of engineering disciplines, including strength in mechanical and electronics.
• Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; MS Project or other project software a plus.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Familiar with company concepts, practices and procedures.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks utilizing individual initiative.
• Must be able to work with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments and outside the company.
• Follow company’s food safety, chemical safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
• Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in chemical, materials, and/or equivalent engineering degree
• Working knowledge of chemistry is a must
• Must be HACCP certified or able to obtain HACCP certification within 4 months of hire.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time, Exempt Position
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Major Function:

Accomplishing business objectives, supervising and maintaining efficient operations, and completing new development and existing expansion projects. Also serving as a direct back-up to the Chief Engineer, helping to oversee personnel and operations.

Major Duties:

1. Process Engineering: Act as a process engineer for all of AMS.
2. Equipment design and builds: Audit equipment purchasing, specification, and choosing contractor services.
3. Field Tech support: As required you may have to travel to inspect and observe equipment and operations in support of development projects.
4. Increases production staff effectiveness by orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining production employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
5. Seeks opportunity to improve efficiency and reduce costs during manufacture of product through engineered controls and equipment implementation.
6. Ensures contractors follow company GMP policies when on site.
7. Enforce all safety policies and report any safety incidents or potential hazards that need to be addressed by management or maintenance.
8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to provide support to production and warehouse teams as needed.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaborative style, works well with colleagues from other company functions and disciplines to accomplish objectives and share information.
• Hands-on approach with Maintenance and Production personnel, often joining them in working on projects and installation.
• A “do what it takes to get the job done” attitude. Exhibits pride in quality of workmanship and commitment of service to others.
• Able to explain the technical in terms understandable by non-technical colleagues.
• Generalist knowledge and experience across a variety of engineering disciplines, including strength in mechanical and electronics.
• Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; MS Project or other project software a plus.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Familiar with company concepts, practices and procedures.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks utilizing individual initiative.
• Must be able to work with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments and outside the company.
• Follow company’s food safety, chemical safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
• Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in chemical, materials, and/or equivalent engineering degree
• Working knowledge of chemistry is a must
• Must be HACCP certified or able to obtain HACCP certification within 4 months of hire.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time, Exempt Position
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Major Function:
Responsible for the successful management of the needs of the Employer’s customers in order to meet the objectives of the Employer’s overall business plans and strategies. To assist in the purchasing and inventory of raw materials for the company.

Major Duties:
CSR Duties:

1. Receptionist – Greets guests and handles inbound phone calls to office when Elkhorn Receptionist is in meetings.
2. Receive and answer all correspondence pertaining to COD orders and all other orders assigned in Chempex the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Keep current any revisions such as location changes, ship dates, quantities, as needed and communicate this internally to appropriate departments and update all records. Be available for the customer on any questions they may have regarding their open or shipped purchase orders.
3. Complete Customer Issuance Forms and forward to the appropriate personnel regarding product issues, returns, damages and reasons.
4. Coordinate shipping dates and order confirmations with the customer.
5. Prepare and send reports and documents to customers as requested.
6. Participate in and support reporting structure to ensure coverage for absences or other required backups, most notably Customer Service team members.

Purchasing Duties:

1. Enter all purchase orders pertaining to raw material, maintenance, or supplies needed for Burlington, Elkhorn, and Rockton.
2. Work with vendors and suppliers on the availability of raw materials as well as the status of purchase orders.
3. Communicate with production on their needs for upcoming orders, notify production of all deliveries ie: raw materials, totes, drums, etc. Ensure the calendar for deliveries is up to date.
4. Receive all purchase orders for bulk tankers and update Chempex (ERP) of all price changes and inventory for batch tickets.
5. Send all purchase orders to Accounts Payable.
6. Completes invoice reconciliation with the Finance Department.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess characteristics that show sound judgement necessary to fulfill position duties and maintain relationships with customers, freight reps, and coworkers.
• Excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Manage time and schedule to meet established goals and objectives.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and any required ERP and CRM software.
• Follow company’s safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
• Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department.
• All staff must report food safety (and quality) problems to personnel that can initiate action.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma.
• Two years of customer service experience is required. Freight experience helpful.

Alternate: In case of absence,

• Customer Service responsibilities will be covered by the other CSR’s.
• Purchasing duties will be covered by the Procurement Manager.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time, Hourly, Non-exempt position
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Major Function:

Manufacture and package chemical products according to instructions and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Major Duties:

1. Set up, operate, and monitor equipment used for producing and packaging products.
2. Measure, weigh, mix, and process chemical ingredients following established procedures to create finished products.
3. Monitor batches for quality and food safety parameters, including Critical Control Points and Control Points.
4. Record production, sanitation and test data accurately and legibly.
5. Draw samples of products for quality tests.
6. Fill containers with chemical products for sale or internal use.
7. Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas according to company procedures.
8. Promptly report all food safety, physical safety, and product quality issues.
9. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
10. Participate in cycle counts on a batch-by-batch basis.
11. Loading and unloading trucks per our shipping and receiving policy.
12. Loading and unloading bulk tankers per our shipping and receiving policy.
13. Building cleanliness inside and outside.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds repetitively.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders repetitively.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protection Equipment for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely and effectively operate production-related machinery including, but not limited to: forklifts, agitators, homogenizers, and drum tippers.
• Must be able to perform visual and olfactory observations.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Familiar with company concepts, practices and procedures.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks utilizing individual initiative.
• Must be able to work with peers and superiors in all departments and outside the company.
• Follow company’s food safety, chemical safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
• Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department.

Education and Experience:

• Proficient in reading and mathematics at the high school graduate level.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of chemical or food processing is preferred.
• GMP and HACCP training is a plus.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time, Hourly, Non-exempt position.
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Internship – Co-Op – Full Time

Applied Material Solutions manufactures a wide variety of foam control chemicals ranging from silicone antifoams to oil-based, water-based and silicone-free defoamers. We are also a key manufacturer of hydrophobic treated silica powders and colloidal silica sols. The successful candidate will aid in process engineering related activities, research and development, and the daily operations of all AMS plants.

Compensation and Timing:

These roles are instrumental in the successful launch of new product and process development as well as managing the process and quality of material made on each shift. The compensation range for this role will depend on the candidate’s level of experience and position.

The start and end dates of the Co-Op and internship are flexible and can be adapted to each candidate. We are currently looking for a 2025 Spring through Summer Co-op and 2025 Summer Internship.

Educational background and Experience:

In process of obtaining a BS in Chemical/Materials Engineering, and or related STEM field
Prior Manufacturing & Laboratory experience is a plus

Job Description:

• Support the continued development of work cells ranging from new product introductions to existing product lines
• Provide support in project management with the utilization of general engineering principles – heat exchange, mass balance, reaction synthesis, and so forth
• Work towards becoming a resource to the plant personnel for troubleshooting and process improvement
• Support the the continued development of a safety culture
• Role will be based in Burlington, WI
  • Travel to the other AMS sites will be required (<60 miles from Burlington, WI)

Goals/Advancement:

• With successful completion of the internship/Co-op, each candidate will be considered for a full time position
  • Currently searching for the role of Process Engineer I, with potential for other roles within AMS