Production Technician I

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and adhere to JSA guidelines.
• Follow all SOP’s (standard operating procedures) for the operation of the equipment used.
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Set up machinery ensuring all production materials are available.
• Operate and monitor equipment and replenish materials as needed.
• Follow specific machine operating procedures and make adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Make adjustments to check weighers, metal detectors and codes as required.
• Expected to achieve established performance standards.
• Maintain appropriate level of raw materials as required, to ensure production lines incur minimal down time.
• Work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing over or under machinery.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as box markings, labels, schedules, safety rules, GMP’s and general instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and equipment.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, talk or hear and will be working from heights.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste/smell; and frequently required to climb and must be able to reach all levels in the bay.
• The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and regularly lifts to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires that hearing protection be worn in production areas at all times.