Production Support Technician - Tag

About the role

Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is a manufacturing and service agency dedicated to providing meaningful jobs and developing valuable work skills for offenders, supporting successful reentry after release. This Production Support Technician will provide support operations in the Tag Plant by performing accurate data entry, purchasing, inventory control, customer service, reporting, and prioritizing job production for the production staff.

Location: Powhatan, Virginia 23139 (State Farm Enterprise Unit).

All new hires, transfers, and returning state employees will begin a 12‑month probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Accurate data entry for production operations.
• Purchasing and inventory control.
• Customer service and reporting.
• Prioritizing job production for plant staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer keyboarding and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Proficiency in planning, organizing, record‑keeping, purchasing, problem‑solving, and training.
• Ability to manage time, maintain attention to detail, prioritize tasks, and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently, resolve problems, and perform effectively in complex, multi‑tasking environments.
• Ability to work in environments where production, chemical, equipment, or other environmental risks may be present.
• Clear oral and written communication skills; effective listening and handling difficult situations.
• Prior experience in an office or manufacturing environment.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system.

Pay

Hiring range: $38,543 – $59,317 (Pay Band: UG).

Schedule

Full‑Time (Salaried).

Application Requirements

• Applications and résumés must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System.
• Deadline: 11:55 pm on the closing date.
• Background investigation required, which may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment and education verification, credit checks, and other position‑based checks.
• Pre‑employment drug screening required for safety‑sensitive positions; marijuana use prohibited for positions requiring a firearm or Commercial Driver’s License.

Alternative Hiring Process

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process by providing an AHP Letter (formerly COD) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑connected veterans may submit disability documentation to obtain an AHP Letter.

Contact Information

Human Resources – VCEHR.input@vadoc.virginia.gov