Production Technician I

Responsibilities

• Sets up, prepares and monitors machines and equipment for operation according to production requirements.
• Works as a member of the Packaging Team to prepare product for final delivery to customers.
• Operates filling equipment to fill 50-lb bags, 2000 lb sacks, 2000 lb boxes or 5-gallon pails in accordance with production needs.
• Operates a sit-down forklift to transport material to final packaging process and to the plant warehouse.
• Receives packaging materials from the warehouse and has responsibility for accepting or rejecting incoming material based on the quality of the material.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date Quality Control log books and communicates timely and relevant information to fellow workers and/or supervisors.
• Assists the Team Leader or other Packaging Team members in routine maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One plus years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Forklift certified in the past

Qualifications

• Understands safe work practices and actively engages in activities such as identifying workplace hazards and writing and updating work procedures.

Skills

• Knowledge of industrial and manufacturing processes
• Ability to operate various types of machinery and equipment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Safe work practices and hazard identification

Benefits

• Full benefit package
• Competitive 401K
• Paid time off
• Training and opportunity for advancement
• Weekly pay
• Safety First environment

Pay

$19.68 per hour

Schedule

Hours of this position are 7:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. days of the week rotate, every other weekend off