Production Support Technician

Lebermuth Co•South Bend, IN

10d

About The Position

The Production Support Technician helps keep production operations safe, efficient, and on schedule. This hands-on position prepares and restocks work areas, moves and repacks materials, cleans and sanitizes equipment, verifies product identification, and keeps production and warehouse areas organized. The role supports food safety and product quality by following sanitation procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company quality standards, safety requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and documentation requirements. The position may serve as backup to the Sanitation Technician and perform other production-support duties as assigned. Employees may work a first, second, or third shift, generally Monday through Friday; weekly hours and days may vary, and overtime is sometimes necessary to meet business and customer needs. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels and involves handling raw materials and chemicals, including flammable, hazardous, and explosive materials. Required personal protective equipment may include safety glasses, hair or beard nets, steel-toed shoes, and a respirator when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) credential.
One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to become forklift certified.
Successfully complete General Awareness Haz Mat training within 90 days of employment.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and a basic understanding of percentages.
Ability to recognize and follow alphanumeric sequences and solve practical problems in situations where standardization may be limited.
Ability to interpret written and oral instructions.
Basic knowledge of computer and keyboard functions.
Working knowledge of manufacturing, inventory control, and order processing software.
Ability to communicate and receive information verbally and in writing, give and receive feedback professionally, and read and understand shop order tickets, safety rules, memos, SOPs, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Self-motivated, dependable, and focused on quality, output, customer needs, and processes, with sound judgment, attention to detail, and flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment as a respectful problem-solver and continuous learner.
Ability to lift or move up to 70 pounds regularly and, with equipment assistance, frequently move barrels and totes weighing over 400 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent physical activities including standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
Ability to operate motorized equipment, machinery, and general facility equipment; frequently use hands and fingers to grip, grasp, twist, and operate tools and equipment.
Ability to handle raw materials, including essential oils, flavor and fragrance components, and chemicals, including flammable, hazardous, and explosive materials.
Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures and noise levels and wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator when needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing and/or a food-grade facility.

Responsibilities

Ensure work centers have the materials and supplies needed to complete customer orders.
Clean and sanitize production equipment according to established schedules and procedures to help prevent cross-contamination.
Use approved cleaning chemicals and equipment, including floor scrubbers, to maintain clean and safe production areas.
Inspect materials, products, and containers before moving them to or from stock locations.
Safely operate forklifts and other industrial equipment to transport materials throughout the facility.
Verify product labels, product identification, and lot codes so materials are properly identified and stored.
Repack materials as needed to ensure appropriate inventory is available for production.
Help maintain accurate sanitation records and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Break down boxes and pallets and assist with scrap removal to keep warehouse and production areas organized.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company quality standards, and safety requirements when using forklifts, hand trucks, drum carts, and other equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and complete equipment logs and regulatory documentation accurately.
Serve as a backup to the Sanitation Technician as needed.
Perform other production-support duties as assigned.