Production Technician

Plant Technician

To be considered for this role you must be able/willing to work any of the listed shifts, as we cannot guarantee placement on a certain shift at this time.

Plant technicians are hired as members of a high-performance work team. Technician work teams are responsible for:

• Operating production lines
• Keeping production flowing
• Meeting performance goals
• Maintaining the high level of quality that consumers expect from our products

Essential functions of this position include:

• Work in and out-of-doors in the seasonal ranges of temperature and humidity.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Enter confined spaces including tanks and other normal work areas
• Climb stairs, ladders, platforms, etc. on equipment, tankage and building structures for the purpose of inspecting, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting.
• Bend at the knees and bend and twist the back for the purposes of operating and maintaining equipment.
• Stand on concrete floors for periods of up to 12 hours/shift.
• Drive a material handling tractor backwards in areas of high traffic and close quarters.
• Operate high speed equipment requiring high levels of physical coordination and sensory capability (i.e. auditory, visual, olfactory, touch).
• Consistently attend work during normally scheduled work hours
• Work any scheduled shifts, weekends, up to 12 hours and occasional overtime. (Rotating shifts Plant specific)

Technicians perform various types of work such as:

• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-speed making, packing and other production related equipment
• Using basic hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment
• Technicians are expected to get involved, take charge of situations, demonstrate ownership, confront business-related problems and continuously improve the equipment and processes
• Technicians are responsible for following all safety and good manufacturing practices as detailed in plant procedures

Qualifications:

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE (2 yrs. Preferred) Individuals with a desire to learn manufacturing processes including operating and maintaining automated equipment, computer systems and product distribution systems, should apply.

In addition, we are seeking individuals with:

• Strong technical aptitude, proven leadership, problem solving skills, solid interpersonal skills, computer skills (Data Bases, Excel, Word, or equivalent)
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment
• Ability to work well in a team-based, diverse culture
• Experience in liquid process or packing operations

Job Type: Full time (Overtime)

Salary: $23.95/hr (plus shift differential if applicable)

Schedule:

12 HR SHIFTS

• Day Shift 5 am - 5:30 pm
• Night Shift 5pm - 5:30 am

8 HR SHIFTS

• First Shift 5 am - 1:30 pm
• Second Shift: 1 pm - 9:30 pm
• Third Shift 9 pm - 5:30 am

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays