Production Technician I

Production Technician I

Location: Vandalia, IL

About Odyssey Logistics

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world.

Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data-driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long-term partnership.

What Sets Us Apart

Our work is complex, fast-moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action.

Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles-they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other.

At Odyssey, you're not just joining a company-you're helping build what's next.

The Role

Work Model: Onsite

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hours/week with overtime as required)

Travel Requirements: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Base Pay Range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Reports To: Manager, Production

Safety-Sensitive Position

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing and passing all required pre-employment screening, which may include a drug test and background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employees in safety-sensitive positions may also be subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing as required by company policy and applicable law.

Summary / Primary Role

The Production Technician I is responsible for accurately preparing customer orders by safely filling containers with the correct products, verifying materials through quality audits, and ensuring products are properly labeled and prepared for shipment. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, inventory accuracy, workplace safety, and efficient warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

We're looking for a dependable, safety-focused team player who enjoys working in a production and warehouse environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, follows established procedures, and takes pride in producing quality work while supporting teammates and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

Production & Order Fulfillment

• Pull the correct materials, bottles, lids, and containers for production orders.
• Verify materials through the required audit process before production begins.
• Accurately fill customer orders with the correct product and quantity.
• Return partially used bulk containers to their designated storage locations.
• Apply the correct lot numbers and product labels to finished containers.

Quality & Inventory Control

• Inspect products for quality and identify defects or damaged materials.
• Report discrepancies or damaged inventory to management or the inventory team.
• Maintain accurate records regarding product usage and damaged materials.
• Verify products using original material labels before production.

Safety & Warehouse Operations

• Maintain clean work areas, tools, equipment, and production supplies.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Assist coworkers as needed to support daily production goals.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, Food Defense, and HACCP principles preferred.
• Experience using pallet jacks, barrel wrenches, mixing tools, or similar production equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
• Dependable with strong personal accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe operating procedures.

Physical & Work Environment

This position works in a warehouse and production environment with exposure to:

• Dust, airborne particles, odors, and fumes
• Temperature fluctuations
• Noise and vibration
• Forklifts and other warehouse equipment

The position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, balance, and lift
• Push, pull, carry, and lift up to 100 pounds
• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Maintain visual awareness and safely work around moving equipment

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing and passing all required pre-employment screening, which may include a drug test and background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employees in safety-sensitive positions may also be subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing as required by company policy and applicable law.

Compensation & Schedule Details

Base Pay Range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Bonus Eligible: No

Commission Eligible: No

As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Odyssey provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your skills, experience, geographic location, and other job-related considerations. Compensation for this role may vary in different markets.

No relocation assistance is available for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical plans with FSA and HSA options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Discount Programs

At Odyssey, we believe the best ideas come from people with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role, while also valuing the unique strengths, curiosity, and fresh thinking each person brings. Our commitment to inclusion helps fuel innovation and enables us to deliver smarter, more creative solutions for our customers. We are proud to be a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, given equal opportunity to succeed, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways. All employment decisions are based on merit, without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.