Entry Level Manufacturing Technician
About The Position
Plant Technicians at P&G work on teams responsible for maintaining production flow, meeting performance goals, and ensuring product quality. Hired at entry level, technicians advance by demonstrating increasing operating, maintenance, and leadership skills, and may expand into areas such as electrical work, quality assurance, safety, and hygiene. The work includes operating high-speed converting and packing equipment, controlling processes from computer terminals, and performing preventive equipment maintenance. Technicians take ownership of their work from day one and receive mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance. The Mehoopany plant operates seven days per week; technicians must be willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts on any day of the week, including weekends. Changes in business volume and production needs may affect shift length or rotation, and additional days may be required as overtime. Relocation is generally not paid.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
- Be willing and able to work rotating 12-hour shifts around the clock, any day of the week, including weekends.
- Be able to use basic hand and power tools and have fine dexterity to cut and use hand tools.
- Be able to stand and walk for 12 hours, with approximately 10 minutes of sedentary time per hour.
- Be able to lift 45 pounds to at least 5 feet 6 inches 10–20 times during a 12-hour shift; the description also states the ability to lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping.
- Be able to reach horizontally 3 feet from a standing position.
- Be able to bend, stoop, squat, climb steps, twist, turn, and move around stairs, ladders, and platforms.
- Be able to step on and off one- or two-step platforms without handrails and enter confined spaces.
- Be able to stand on concrete floors for extended periods.
- Be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing and eye protection, bump caps, and steel-toed shoes.
- Demonstrate manufacturing-process skills and strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Operate high-speed converting and packing equipment.
- Control production processes from a computer terminal.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Help keep production flowing, meet performance goals, and maintain product quality.
- Operate, maintain, and clean automated equipment.
- Maintain accurate records and data.
- Operate material handling equipment such as clamp trucks, forklifts, and hand trucks.
Benefits
- Mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance
- Safe work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
