Production Technician | Direct Hire | $26.75/hr

Production TechnicianDoherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Production Technicians for a leading paper manufacturing company in Becker, MN. This direct-hire opportunity offers competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and long-term career growth. In this hands-on role, you'll operate production equipment, support manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure safe, efficient operations. If you enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and being part of a team-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.This position works a rotating 12-hour schedule that includes both day and night shifts. Candidates must be available and willing to work either shift, including weekends and holidays as part of the rotation.What You’ll Do as a Production Technician:Inspect equipment and controls to spot issues, hazards, or needed repairsClean, maintain, and repair machinery using hand tools or by submitting maintenance work ordersComplete preventative maintenance tasks such as eyewash checks, fire extinguisher inspections, and dust bag removalAssist with machine threading during paper breaksDocument shift information and communicate with supervisors and incoming operatorsHelp train team members to support production, quality, and machine uptimeOperate mobile equipment such as forklifts, roll clamps, bale clamps, and skid steersMonitor the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) including chemical refills, sludge removal, and filter changesMove and stage paper rolls using RF scanners for accurate trackingOperate cranes and hoists to move spools and rollsPrepare rolls for production and load them into the turret unwind systemAssist with coating prep and cleanup including mixing coatings and washing totesWhat You Need to Bring to the Production Technician Role:Must have 1–3 years of manufacturing experience in the last 5 yearsMust have the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidaysMust be comfortable using hand and power toolsMobile equipment and overhead crane certification is a plusMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodationsStrong problem-solving abilities and attention to detailOur client offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.