Production Technician, Nights

Production Technician – 2nd ShiftCome join our Mason City, IA facility where we manufacture and distribute our Animal Nutrition Products!Role Summary:This position is responsible to oversee the operation and control of the production process. This includes all daily operation from the receiving of raw materials to the load out of finished goods. This position will require operation of all packaging equipment and warehousing operations. All Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operation Procedures will be followed.Duties and Responsibilities:Monitors operations and maintains parameters of production line, mixing and fermentation as assigned with minimal assistance.Performs all other duties related to production including packaging, mixing of formulas, bulk truck loading, and inventory management with minimal assistance.Receives raw materials.Assists in performing maintenance activities as assigned.Assists in performing lab analysis as assigned on raw and finished goods.Understands and adheres to all processes related to feed safety requirements and demonstrates a commitment to feed safety by ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements.Oversee the complete start-up and shutdown of the manufacturing processEffectively operation, monitor, and maintain manufacturing process with SOP'sPerforms all packaging within SOP'sPerforms loading of all finished product within SOP'sPerforms all receiving of raw materials within SOP'sProvide accurate documentation of all log sheets and production recordsEnsure all required sampling is performedOversee all duties related to shipping and receiving of raw materials and finished productKeeps work area clean, neat, and free from safety hazardsFollows all facility safety rules, policies, and procedures including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Follow all facility rules to maintain quality and integrity of both raw materials and finished productsMaintains proper operation of Control Points and Critical Control Points per the plant HACCP Plan and performs housekeeping as assigned.Performs Operator Driven Maintenance and Sanitation assignments, minor maintenance activities, and assists in major maintenance activities.Maintains a positive attitude and is a motivated reliable employee.All other duties as assigned.Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:Minimum of a High School Diploma / GED is requiredPreferred Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Animal Science, or a related field is preferred1-4+ years previous experience in a manufacturing, feed production, or industrial settingExperience with fermentation, mixing, or bulk material handling is a plusForklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment is preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Able to operation industrial feed production equipmentGood oral and written communication skillsGood basic computer literacy and accuracyStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.Ability to execute all daily requirements adhering to a production schedule.Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter.Required Training:On-the-job training for equipment operation, packaging, and safety protocolsOSHA safety training, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Hazard Communication (HazCom)GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) trainingForklift operation trainingFeed safety compliance trainingWorking Conditions:Work is performed in a manufacturing facility with exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and raw material odorsRequires standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. regularlyMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasksUse of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection as requiredWork may involve exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), which could pose a risk to individuals with pacemakers or other medical implantsOccasional overtime and weekend work may be required to meet production demandsChurch & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.