Production Laboratory Technician - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Technician

Department: Production Lab

Location: Chestertown, MD

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Schedule & Hours:

1st shift, Monday through Friday, 7 am - 3:15 pm 

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Operates and maintains all manufacturing equipment with proper training.

· Prepares reagents according to procedures and in order of priority.

· Maintains and records accurate record keeping including machine performance, and product samples.

· Assists in the daily equipment setup for any machine as needed.

· 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 product using pallet jacks and carts.

Miscellaneous:

· Participates in lean activities, including but not limited to:

o Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5-day event.

o 5-S program in department or other areas assigned.

o DMAICs. Continuously looks for ways to improve both the departments and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Company’s operations and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly.

· Completes monthly safety observations.

· Notifies Supervisors/Managers of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc. and cooperates in resolving such issues as well.

· Provides Supervisors/Managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtains additional training as necessary.

· Assists in other department activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

· Complies with all Company policies (i.e. personnel, safety, etc.).

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.