Plant Technician - Packing
About The Position
Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! This role involves operating high-speed making, packing, and other production-related equipment, or serving as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department. The position requires operating essential material handling equipment, performing necessary physical activities for equipment operation and maintenance, and troubleshooting. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, maintaining a clean work area, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, and keeping accurate records. The role also involves teamwork, communication, and process improvement.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Citizen or Work Visa
- Minimum age of 18
- Two years of technical work experience OR One year continued technical education/training beyond high school (Mechanical, Shop, Electrical, Computer, Design, Architect, etc.) OR Completed four- year college degree.
Responsibilities
- Operate high-speed making, packing and other production related equipment or Operate as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department
- Operate essential material handling equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, and hand trucks)
- Perform the necessary physical activity for purposes of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment including: Climbing stairs and ladders, standing on, and moving around on platforms, equipment and concrete floors
- Twist or bend at the knees and back
- Lift objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques
- Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time
- Use basic hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.
- Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on basic equipment components
- Develop and analyze data using basic skills in math and statistics
- Operate a computer to input data, review data, and communicate via email
- Make personal safety and safe operation a priority including: Using required personal protective equipment
- Following all safe practices
- Using and understanding the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment startup, evacuations, fires, etc.
- Participating in monthly safety audits
- Maintain a clean work area and utilize Good Manufacturing Practices by following all quality specifications and performing quality inspections
- Keep and maintain accurate records and data.
- Know and use terminology and functions of machine components
- Maintain a good attendance record (no absences during probationary period)
- Read and comprehend high school level material as well as technical training materials on various equipment operations
- Work the same schedule as a team either rotating or straight shifts that are 8 or 12 hours in duration and 5 to 7 days per week
- Work consistently with a team and demonstrate effective leadership and team skills including but not limited to: Conflict resolution
- Problem solving (Analytical Troubleshooting processes)
- Communications (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback)
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Priority Setting
- Process improvement
Benefits
- 401k match
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
