Production Technician -Immediate openingVacation the first year
Production Technician -Immediate openingVacation the first year
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Production Technician Immediate opening starting at $24/ earning PTO immediately
Schedule is a rotating schedule the plant operates 24 hours
The Manufacturing Production Technician is a progressive role starting with operating production drying equipment. This position is responsible for maximizing product output and maintaining specifications. Training provided.
Starting pay is $24 per hour with a $1 per hour shift differential for night and weekend shifts.
Pay range is: $24$33 per hour.
The plant is a 24 hour 7 day per week operating facility. This position will work a fixed schedule with night and weekend pay differential.
80 hours of vacation prorated the 1st year.
Tiered pay increases as experience is gained along with advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operate Drum Dryers and related equipment for optimal production output while ensuring safety quality and reliability
- Change Knife blades on drum dryers
- Perform Rework/Blendback when require
- Follow all Plant Safety Rules and Company Policies including perform Lockout/Tagout Hot Work and Confined Space work according to company and OSHA requirements
- Complete shift checklists with good detail and accuracy
- Maintain good Housekeeping in all work areas including sing floors and drying equipment cleaning overhead ledges/pipes blowing down sweeping shoveling dispose industrial waste into dumpster etc.
- Operate Industrial Powered Trucks (Forklifts)
- Maintain all equipment in proper working order by performing production level maintenance when necessary. Report all equipment malfunctions
- Write Work Order Requests
Must be able to operate a forklift. Must follow all plant safety rules keep work area clean and perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school degree or GED required
Education/Training in an industrial field or at least one year of related experience (Preferred)
Mechanical Aptitude
Ability and willingness to learn
Experience using hand tools
Previous manufacturing or chemical processing experience preferred
Fork Truck operating experience preferred
Drivers License preferred
Competencies:
Ability to communicate well and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
Demonstrate strong judgement.
Ability to effectively work as a team.
Physical Demand:
Lifting and handling up to 55 lbs pounds of weight is required. Occasional heavier weights may be encountered during cleanup.
Working Conditions:
Exposure to dust cold and hot temperatures at times.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
