CCF Entry Level Production Technician

Global Cellulose Fibers • Columbus, MS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Columbus Cellulose Fibers (CCF) facility, located in Columbus, Mississippi. The Entry Level Production Technician candidate must have a desire and ability to work as a multi-skilled technician in a continuous process industry. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to safety, and successfully complete a rigorous assessment process.

Requirements

• Must be at least age 18.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Excellent safety experience.
• Able to wear required safety equipment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work a rotating shift schedule including: Days & Nights, Holidays, Weekends.
• Able to work overtime.
• Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Able to qualify to operate mobile equipment (including overhead cranes).
• Able to work in a team-based system (flexible – can rotate tasks).
• Basic Math Skills.
• Measurable Mechanical Aptitude.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to lift/handle 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to lift 2 – 20 pounds regularly.
• Able to climb steps and ladders.
• Able to enter small vessels.
• Able to work from heights.
• Able to turn large valves.
• Able to stand or walk for 2 – 3 hours at a time for 10 – 12 hours.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold).
• Able to work in a noisy environment while wearing hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills a plus.
• Prior experience with shift work a plus.
• Prefer 2+ years manufacturing and/or military experience.
• Prefer 2+ years of recent steady employment.
• Demonstrated success in an advanced work system.
• Demonstrated computer functionality.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Software.

Responsibilities

• Work as a multi-skilled technician in a continuous process industry.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety.
• Successfully complete a rigorous assessment process.
• Wear required safety equipment.
• Work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Work overtime.
• Work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Qualify to operate mobile equipment, including overhead cranes.
• Work in a team-based system and be flexible to rotate tasks.
• Lift/handle 50 pounds occasionally.
• Lift 2 – 20 pounds regularly.
• Climb steps and ladders.
• Enter small vessels.
• Work from heights.
• Turn large valves.
• Stand or walk for 2 – 3 hours at a time for 10 – 12 hours.
• Work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold).
• Work in a noisy environment while wearing hearing protection.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED