Production Technician - 12 Hour Shift, Night

Job Title: Production Technician Location: Newark, DE Reports To: Shift Operations Supervisor Employment Type: Full Time Duties/Responsibilities Operates and maintains all manufacturing equipment with proper training. Maintains and records accurate record keeping including machine performance and product samples. Assists in the daily equipment setup for any machine as needed. Packs and labels manufactured products with precision and accuracy. Attends and participates in designated shift huddles. Assures that production rates and quality standards are being met and addresses any issues impeding such progress. Transports products using pallet jacks and carts. Schedule & Hours 12-hour shifts, 82 hours bi-weekly, working every other weekend (6:30 pm – 6:45 am). Lean & Continuous Improvement (Miscellaneous) Participates in lean activities, including lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5-day event. Supports 5-S programs in department or other areas assigned. DMAICs: identifies and implements improvements to departments and individual efficiency and time management. Safety & Communication Completes monthly safety observations. Notifies Supervisors/Managers of production, equipment, safety, or personnel problems and cooperates in resolving them. Provides Supervisors/Managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtains training as necessary. Assists in other department activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all company policies (e.g., personnel, safety). Qualifications & Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. High school chemistry or general chemical handling work experience is preferred. Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity. Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask. Good judgment, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to work overtime as needed. Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills; requires communication with other SPIN production personnel and Quality Control. Focused on tasks and not easily distracted. Must be able to transport up to 50 lbs. Environmental Factors & Physical Demands Works indoors in a humidity and temperature-controlled environment. Requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing step ladders, transporting up to 50 pounds, handling loaded pallet jacks & operating various equipment. Requires mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, communication, judgment, decision making and troubleshooting skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail. Company & Equal Employment Opportunity LaMotte Company is a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions. LaMotte operates from two manufacturing sites in Chestertown, MD, and Newark, DE. Both facilities have production, research and development, and administrative capabilities, with the Newark site operating 24/7. LaMotte retails its products globally through direct and indirect sales channels into various end-market applications. LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws. Job Requisition ID: 1002 • Salary Range: $19.00 to $21.00 hourly • Location: Newark, DE • Reports To: Shift Operations Supervisor #J-18808-Ljbffr