Production Technician, Nights

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.•Mason City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician I oversees and controls the production process at Church & Dwight’s Mason City, Iowa facility, which manufactures and distributes animal nutrition products. The role covers daily operations from receiving raw materials through loading finished goods and includes operating packaging equipment and performing warehousing operations. Work must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), feed-safety requirements, and facility safety and quality procedures. This is a third-shift position scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The stated hourly wage is $24.92, plus a $1.50 shift premium. The work takes place in a manufacturing facility with exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and raw-material odors. The role involves standing, walking, repetitive tasks, and regular lifting, with occasional overtime and weekend work potentially required to meet production demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to operate industrial feed-production equipment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer literacy and accuracy.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy, including accurate documentation.
Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to meet daily requirements while adhering to a production schedule.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter.
Ability to stand, walk, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds; the physical-task description also notes bags and boxes weighing up to 55 pounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks.
Complete required on-the-job training for equipment operation, packaging, and safety protocols; OSHA safety training including Lockout/Tagout and Hazard Communication; GMP and HACCP training; forklift-operation training; and feed-safety compliance training.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Animal Science, or a related field.
Previous experience in a manufacturing, feed-production, or industrial setting.
Experience with fermentation, mixing, or bulk-material handling.
Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

Monitor production-line, mixing, and fermentation operations and maintain production parameters with minimal assistance.
Oversee complete manufacturing-process start-up and shutdown.
Operate, monitor, and maintain the manufacturing process according to SOPs.
Perform production duties including packaging, mixing formulas, bulk-truck loading, and inventory management.
Receive raw materials and perform shipping and receiving duties for raw materials and finished products.
Load finished products according to SOPs.
Complete and maintain accurate log sheets and production records.
Ensure required sampling is performed and assist with laboratory analysis of raw and finished goods as assigned.
Follow feed-safety requirements and regulatory requirements.
Maintain Control Points and Critical Control Points according to the plant HACCP Plan.
Perform housekeeping, Operator Driven Maintenance, sanitation assignments, and minor maintenance; assist with major maintenance activities.
Keep the work area clean, neat, and free of safety hazards.
Follow facility safety, quality, and PPE requirements and maintain the quality and integrity of raw materials and finished products.
Operate a forklift and perform physical production tasks such as palletizing, cleaning equipment, climbing ladders, and removing poorly sealed bags from the line.
Maintain a positive attitude and be a motivated, reliable employee.
Perform other duties as assigned.