Support Services Technician

About the role

As a Support Services Technician in our Central Processing Area (CPA), you will play a vital role in supporting our animal production needs through a variety of cleaning, sterilizing, transporting, and processing procedures. You will work closely with the team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately, with opportunities to cross-train in different areas for a well-rounded experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate autoclaves to sterilize assorted barrier supplies.
• Operate forklift to move products and equipment to and from various locations.
• Strategically process loads per delivery schedule to meet deadlines.
• Load and unload autoclaves using pallet jack.
• Move containers using pallet jack or forklift.
• Assist in barrier start up.
• Process assorted barrier laundry.
• Load assorted barrier supplies into autoclavable containers.
• Load feed containers.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience or equivalent training.
• Forklift and electric pallet jack experience a plus, but we will certify you.
• Effective communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation purposes (training provided).
• Strong problem-solving abilities to tackle challenges as they arise.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This role requires considerable physical exertion, including frequent climbing, crouching, crawling, and lifting items up to 75 pounds. The work environment involves regular use of chemicals, protective equipment, and heavy machinery, with exposure to occupational hazards that require special precautions and occasional situations with the potential for serious injury. Regular exposure to extreme temperatures, outdoor weather conditions, strong odors, and elevated noise levels is also expected, and access to certain work areas may be restricted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

Benefits

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more.
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success.
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance.

Pay

$20 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors including geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range; however, the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered.

Schedule

Monday to Friday shift, start as early as 5:30am.