Production

Warehouse Production Technician

Kiln, MS | $15/hour Monday-Thursday | 7:00 AM-4:30 PM | Weekends Off

Position Summary: The Warehouse Production Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining bottling and packaging equipment to ensure products are safely produced according to quality standards and production schedules. This position plays a key role in minimizing downtime, maintaining equipment efficiency, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor bottling line equipment, including fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, and packaging machines.
• Perform product changeovers and equipment adjustments to meet production specifications.
• Inspect bottles, labels, caps, seals, and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and perform routine mechanical adjustments.
• Report equipment malfunctions to maintenance and assist with repairs as needed.
• Complete production documentation, quality checks, and downtime reports accurately.
• Maintain production rates while minimizing waste and product loss.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment according to established procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and company policies.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities.
• Work closely with quality assurance, maintenance, and production teams to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, packaging, bottling, or production experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
• Ability to read work instructions and production schedules.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working around moving machinery and production equipment.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating automated production or bottling equipment.
• Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Forklift certification is a plus.

Skills: Mechanical troubleshooting | Production equipment operation | Preventive maintenance | Quality inspection | Attention to detail | Time management | Teamwork | Safety awareness | Problem solving | Continuous improvement mindset