Production Technician/Forklift Operator

About the role

This role is on a rotating 12-hour Dupont schedule with a 4-week cycle of day and night shifts, including a full week off each month.

Responsibilities

• Respond to upset conditions and work closely with any and all team members to address problems
• Communicate with team members about production line activities, any upset conditions experienced, and follow up on the resolution
• Properly complete product changes and productively operate the equipment
• Create maintenance requests for equipment problems in a timely manner and follow-up as needed to ensure work is completed
• Actively participate in any problem-solving meetings and contribute to improving processes
• Complete paperwork and electronic entries as necessary

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED required. Additional education is a plus
• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery
• Must lift 50 lbs and walk/stand for a minimum of 12 hours. Walking up and down stairs and throughout the mill for 12 hours
• We prefer prior use of a forklift (12 months) and prior work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Starting pay of $20.68/hour, plus a profit share/gain share program. This rate will increase to 23.43/hour, after satisfactory completion of 6-month probationary period and certifying into level 1 role (includes testing and performance assessment)
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retail planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to move freely throughout the facility
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform physical tasks involving lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods

Benefits

• Health plans with options that meet your needs
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• A competitive vacation package
• Company and floating holidays
• Retail planning options
• Tuition reimbursement program

Pay

$20.68/hour, increasing to $23.43/hour after 6-month probationary period and certification into level 1 role.

Schedule

Rotating 12-hour Dupont schedule with a 4-week cycle of day and night shifts, including a full week off each month.