Process Technician - 2nd Shift - Hartselle Wood Reels

About the position

This position will be responsible for running multiple pieces of equipment to produce wood reels used in the industrial cable industry. The role involves operating heavy machinery such as cranes, forklifts, and hoists to move materials around the facility, monitoring the quality of product and adjusting the production process accordingly, and assisting in maintaining safety standards and sanitation practices at the plant. Additionally, the technician will help ensure efficient operation of all production lines through preventative maintenance and repair of equipment, troubleshoot issues on the production line, and communicate effectively with other team members to coordinate efforts and achieve goals. The position also requires maintaining accurate records related to production levels, product quality, and inventory management, working collaboratively with supervisors and managers to resolve problems and improve processes, participating in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing waste, and adhering to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy machinery such as cranes, forklifts, and hoists to move materials around the facility
• Monitoring the quality of product and adjusting the production process accordingly
• Assisting in maintaining safety standards and sanitation practices at the plant
• Helping to ensure efficient operation of all production lines through preventative maintenance and repair of equipment
• Troubleshooting issues on the production line and making necessary repairs or adjustments
• Communicating effectively with other team members to coordinate efforts and achieve goals
• Maintaining accurate records related to production levels, product quality, and inventory management
• Working collaboratively with supervisors and managers to resolve problems and improve processes
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing waste
• Adhering to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements throughout the manufacturing process

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Forklift certification (required)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement