Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Entry Level Production Technician: $21.61 Hour

Work Environment:

• Operator will be working in a manufacturing facility, which can be noisy with cold and high-temperature environments. Strict adherence to safety protocols and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, earplugs and hard hats are mandatory.

• Shifts are 9 days on and 5 days off. Must be willing to work either day or night shifts.

GENERAL FUNCTION

§ Responsible for stacking shapes product and packaging units of produce

§ Provides support to Shapes Operator

§ Operating #2 punched soffit machine

§ Cross trains as Depiler Operator

§ Other utility duties as required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

§ Relieves other positions on the shapes machine and on the depiler

§ Performs other duties as necessary such as maintenance and clean-up

§ Responsible for maintaining excellent housekeeping in area

§ Ability to work 8- or 12-hour shifts

§ Ability to work overtime, when required

§ Ability to work assigned work rotation

§ Flexibility to adjust schedule in support of Production changes

§ Ability to work under pressure

§ Ability to meet production levels

§ Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies

§ Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors

§ Must wear appropriate PPE at all times

§ Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance

§ Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions

§ Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions

§ Know where EHS documents are located

§ Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment

§ Must perform with safe work practices at all times

§ Must consult and problem-solve area with coworkers

§ Familiarity with computers

Mental and physical requirements (must be able to perform the following without limitation) :

§ Physical dexterity: lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, etc.

§ Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10’

§ Walking throughout plant from location to location

§ Standing

§ Sitting

§ Reading for information

§ Equipment troubleshooting

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES – Indicate the main duties and responsibilities of the position.

% of Time Duties & Responsibilities

75%

Stacking shapes product and packaging units of product

15%

Troubleshooting machine and production problems

5 %

Clean up of work area

5 %

Misc. including paperwork/projects and relief work

PROBLEM-SOLVING -- Briefly describe the nature of decision-making or problem-solving which is a part of this position.

§ Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly

§ Must be able to determine minute differences quickly

§ Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment

§ Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems

§ Must possess well-developed observation skills

§ Must know how to work well on a team

KNOWLEDGE -- Indicate the minimum level of formal education and work experience which is required to carry out the responsibilities of this position. When considering the experience requirement, assume that the education standard has been satisfied. Include any special knowledge, certification or license which is required.