Production Technician I (1st Shift)

CTI Foods•Owingsville, KY

About The Position

Under supervision, the Production Technician I is responsible for the safe production and quality of food through operating, maintaining, and sanitizing food production and packaging equipment. The role may involve lifting, stacking, dumping, pushing, and pulling boxes. The employee must follow GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and company policies and procedures. The technician sets up and operates production equipment, monitors equipment and materials, follows operating and shutdown procedures, makes adjustments, maintains production records, and helps ensure production lines have the raw materials they need. The position works across production and packaging areas, supports coworkers as needed, and promotes food safety and quality. Work may take place in varying temperatures and in areas with loud noise, wet or humid conditions, moving machinery, and other listed workplace exposures.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as box markings, labels, schedules, safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable attendance.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in areas with varying temperatures.
Ability to identify visual defects and distinguish between colors.
Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, hear, work from heights, and frequently climb and reach all levels in the bay.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), JSA guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
Produce high-quality products safely and healthfully.
Set up machinery and ensure production materials are available.
Operate and monitor equipment and replenish materials as needed.
Follow machine operating procedures and make adjustments as necessary.
Follow daily setup and shutdown procedures.
Maintain accurate production records and complete routine product-manufacturing documentation.
Adjust check weighers, metal detectors, and codes as required.
Meet established performance standards.
Maintain an appropriate level of raw materials to minimize production-line downtime.
Work in assigned production and packaging areas, including operating, working near, and crossing over or under machinery.
Perform essential job functions as a team member and relieve other associates as necessary.
Identify visual defects, make corrections as needed, and distinguish between colors.
Maintain good housekeeping and regular attendance.
Promote and take responsibility for food safety and quality.
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
Perform duties ethically and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.