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

Zeeland Farm Services I•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

The Process Technician monitors and operates processing equipment to ensure production quality standards are met. The role works a night-shift biweekly 2-2-3 schedule, from 4:50 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The posting lists an hourly rate of $24.00, plus a $2.00 shift premium once placed on night shift. The schedule totals 36 hours in Week 1 and 48 hours in Week 2. The technician monitors plant operations, process conditions, and product quality; makes adjustments to operating parameters; performs assigned sanitation work; and maintains readings, test data, and logs. The role also supports efficient plant operations through communication and collaboration with other personnel and departments, while following applicable safety, quality, environmental, HR, and company policies. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

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 change, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to maintain constructive working relationships and exhibit a professional manner when dealing with other departments.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
Follow relevant company SOPs and safety, quality, environmental, and HR policies.
Frequently walk, sit, stand, bend, use stairs and ladders, kneel, and lift objects weighing 50 pounds; occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Able to work at heights up to and including 225 feet and, at times, work while confined or harnessed.
Able to work in office and production environments, with potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather, extreme heat or cold, electrical shock risk, vibration, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Ability to wear a respirator.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a manufacturing-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control plant operations to carry out the established operations plan, solve problems promptly, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Monitor process temperatures, pressures, material flows, and levels to evaluate process operations.
Complete sanitation work in assigned areas.
Receive and inspect incoming raw materials, process 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 needed to meet desired operating parameters.
Notify a Supervisor or Management of operational or food safety concerns.
Assist employees and departments as needed for efficient plant operation.
Communicate regularly with necessary personnel to support efficient plant operations.
Follow regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety requirements.
Maintain a customer-service attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work and meeting production and quality standards.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.