Production Technician-Snacks Packaging

About the role

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

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.
• Work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to, and crossing platforms over machinery.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Assist fellow employees as needed.

Requirements

• Must be able to report to work on time and work the entire scheduled work period or shift.
• Timely and regular attendance is required.
• Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress.
• Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, complex, and busy environment.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act.
• A “can-do” mindset and attitude is a must.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage, or overtime demand it.
• Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others.
• Must be able to interact positively, professionally, and in cooperation with others.
• High-school degree or equivalent is required; 1 or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's, and general instructions.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and lift.
• Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts, with flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours as business needs.
• Lift, push, pull, or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, a minimum of 2 times daily, and lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Squat, kneel, and bend on a frequent basis.
• Work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment.
• Tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
• Climb steps and vertical ladders 10ft high on a frequent basis.

Work Environment

• Hot in summer, cold in winter.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Benefits

Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.