Production Technician

Job OpportunityWe offer weekly pay! Current schedule M-T 5:00a.m.-3:00p.m. - 3 Day Weekend Every Week - $18.24 per HourBenefits 1st of the month after 30 days of employmentJob SummaryPerforms tasks to ensure the packaging requirements of the finished bead product lines are met in accordance with the plant production schedule and other established operating parameters/performance measures. Also performs additional duty assignments as required/tasked.Typical DutiesOperates the process in a safe and reliable manner.Operates in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.Communicates production/process needs as they occur, with fellow employees.Maintains production and other company requirements.Performs housekeeping duties.Sets up, prepares and monitors machines and equipment for operation according to production requirements. Such equipment and machines may include sifters, elevators, rotary screws operating control panels, packaging equipment and other process equipment. Operates the packaging department in a manner intended to meet plant goals in the areas of safety, environment, quality, production and cost control. Examples of this include packaging materials which have tightly sealed bags and have clear markings which meet customer specifications while blending in an economically efficient fashion.Is responsible for accurately maintaining all specified production documents.Has significant responsibility in ensuring compliance to environmental permits and good neighbor principles by monitoring bag house emissions and other potential sources of glass dust.Understands that safe work practices is a condition of employment and is actively engaged in activities such as hazard ID's and assisting in updating work procedures.EducationHigh School Diploma/GED requiredPost High School, Technical School or College a plusExperienceMinimum of One year experience working in an Industrial or Manufacturing Environment requiredMinimum of One year of forklift operations required, forklift certification preferredSkills & KnowledgeHave knowledge of and ability to use computers for tasks such as email and data entryMust have strong work ethicsAble to work and contribute in a Team EnvironmentAbility to follow both verbal and written instructionPotters Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans' status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.