Production & Warehouse Technician

Production & Warehouse Technician

Location: Cortland, IL Reports to: Production and Warehouse Supervisor Pay Rate: $21.00 hr Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with overtime as needed (shift rotation may be required as business needs demand)

Purpose of the Job: The Production & Warehouse Technician is an hourly position reporting to the Production and Warehouse Supervisor. The position supports both manufacturing and warehouse operations based on daily plant demand and is accountable for filling and packaging finished products, labeling materials, shipping and receiving, material handling, inventory activities, and the safe use of forklifts and other authorized equipment. The employee must be able to transition between production and warehouse responsibilities as schedules, shipments, staffing, and plant priorities change.

Job Responsibilities:

• Living the safety stand and adhering to safety responsibilities:
• Demonstrate a "Safety First" mindset through understanding and execution of company and site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Support "Safer Together" expectations through safe actions, prompt reporting, and personal accountability.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow applicable Job Hazard Analyses, Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Work Instructions, chemical-handling requirements, and emergency procedures.
• Operate tools, powered industrial vehicles, material-handling equipment, and production equipment only when trained and authorized.
• Identify and promptly report unsafe conditions, hazards, near misses, incidents, spills, equipment concerns, and process risks to the Production and Warehouse Supervisor.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and functional production, warehouse, dock, equipment, and work areas.
• Participate in required safety training, safety observations, inspections, incident reviews, and corrective actions as assigned.
• Review and update JHA's and Standard Work Instructions as needed.
• Production, Drumming, and Dispensing of Product:
• Properly dispense finished products into 55-gallon drums, totes, and other approved containers.
• Verify that correct quantities are produced, filled, and dispensed in accordance with established procedures.
• Properly label drums, totes, and other materials with required product, lot, production, and date information.
• Palletize, secure, and band finished products for storage or shipment.
• Stack palletized product in the correct storage location.
• Safely use applicable hand tools and production equipment, including drum torque wrenches.
• Read instruments and accurately record required production information and process readings.
• Complete required production documentation accurately and timely.
• Relabel incoming or finished materials when required.
• Warehouse, Shipping, and Receiving:
• Follow established warehouse, shipping, and receiving processes, including required inbound and outbound inspections.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, dock equipment, and other authorized material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks and check drivers in and out in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
• Receive materials by inspecting condition and comparing quantities against purchase orders and packing lists; report discrepancies or damage.
• Support bulk chemical unloading into designated storage tanks in accordance with established procedures.
• Stage outbound orders with careful attention to product identification and required lot numbers.
• Store and rotate materials using First-In-First-Out practices and consolidate inventory when appropriate.
• Accurately complete required shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse documentation.
• Participate in cycle counts, quarterly inventory counts, and other inventory-control activities.
• Continuous Improvement and Other Duties:
• Flex between production and warehouse assignments based on daily schedules, shipments, staffing, and plant priorities.
• Participate in Total Productive Maintenance, continuous improvement, workplace organization, equipment care, standard work, and problem-solving activities.
• Perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that supports safety, quality, delivery, cost, and environmental expectations.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned by the Production and Warehouse Supervisor.

Job Requirements Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to comply with all safety, work procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and transition between production and warehouse responsibilities as operational needs change.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and accurately complete required records.
• Must be able to secure and maintain Powered Industrial Vehicle Certification.
• Must be able to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment while meeting established productivity, quality, and accuracy standards.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Forklift or tow-motor operating experience required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US.
• Must meet company drug and alcohol requirements.

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Standing and/or walking for prolonged periods of time, over 8 hours if required.
• Working in industrial indoor and outdoor conditions and varying temperatures.
• Working safely around manufacturing, material-handling, and warehouse equipment.
• Performing material-handling activities associated with production, packaging, shipping, and receiving.
• Working overtime as needed.