Production Technician

Summary

Work in a variety of areas, in production and packaging, to produce product for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Assigned shift attendance is required.
• To work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Assist fellow employees as needed.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.

Education and Experience

• A high-school degree or equivalent is required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions.
• Good communication skills are required.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift.
• The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• The employee must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
• The employees must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
• The employee must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment.
• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
• The employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.

Vision

• Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses.
• The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.

Safe Performance Requirements

• Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

• The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.