Process Technician - Night Shift 4:50pm to 5:00am 2-2-3 Shift

Zeeland Farm Services I•Zeeland, MI

5d•$24 - $26

About The Position

The Process Technician monitors and operates processing equipment to ensure production quality standards are met. The role involves monitoring plant operations and process conditions, making adjustments to operating parameters, completing sanitation work, inspecting incoming materials, and sampling and testing products. The position works a night-shift biweekly 2-2-3 schedule from 4:50 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The hourly rate is $24.00, with a $2.00 shift premium once placed on night shift.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possess mechanical aptitude and an understanding of the manufacturing industry.
Working knowledge of plant equipment and safety.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to maintain constructive working relationships and communicate effectively with coworkers and management.
Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
Ability to follow relevant company SOPs and safety, quality, environmental, and HR policies.
Ability to meet the described physical demands and work in the stated production environment, including the ability to wear a respirator.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a manufacturing-related field.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control plant operations according to the established operations plan, anticipating and resolving problems in a timely manner and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Monitor process temperatures, pressures, material flows, and levels to evaluate operations.
Complete assigned sanitation work.
Receive and inspect incoming raw materials, processing aids, and packaging materials relevant to the department.
Take product samples, analyze quality, and record test data.
Maintain logs of instrument readings observed during hourly rounds.
Make physical adjustments as needed to meet desired operating parameters.
Notify a Supervisor or Management of operational or food safety concerns.
Assist other employees and departments as needed to support efficient plant operations.
Communicate regularly with necessary personnel to support efficient plant operations.
Follow applicable regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety requirements.
Maintain a customer-service attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while completing work and meeting production and quality standards.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.