Lean Technician (Moonshiner)

Principal Duties

• Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles statistical data
• Uses gauges and other devices to verify conformity to standards of product
• Exercises some independent judgment in resolving product issues and also asks for support in resolving issues
• Has a high competency level of all product lines and product testing procedures
• Provides leadership and problem solving assistance to inspectors
• Must be willing to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance with regard to responsibilities
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma/GED and two years inspection/production experience preferred
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to work in a noisy, dusty, industrial/manufacturing environment, and exposed to non-toxic fumes, chemicals, grease and oils
• Ability to work with machinery and moving parts
• Ability to work with moving vehicles, ladders, and scaffolding
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to properly lift/carry/push/pull/manipulate/transport up to 15 lbs
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and frequently lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment
• Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists
• Ability to read, write, speak and communicate in the English Language
• Must have the physical strength and ability to frequently work more than 40 hours weekly
• Ability to operate all job necessary equipment including moving vehicles in a safe manner
• Persons under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol or a prescribed medication which has a prescription warning to not operate machinery or drive a moving vehicle, shall not be considered as having the ability to operate the necessary equipment in a safe manner.