Production Technician I

Odyssey•Vandalia, IL

6d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician I prepares customer orders by safely filling containers with the correct products, verifying materials through quality audits, and ensuring finished products are properly labeled and ready for shipment. The role supports product quality, inventory accuracy, workplace safety, and efficient warehouse operations. It is an onsite position in Vandalia, scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week, with overtime as required. The position has no travel or supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Manager, Production. It is safety-sensitive, with employment contingent on required pre-employment screening, including a drug test and background check; ongoing drug and alcohol testing may also apply under company policy and applicable law. The work takes place in a warehouse and production environment, with exposure to dust, airborne particles, odors, fumes, temperature fluctuations, noise, vibration, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment. The role requires extended standing and walking; frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, balancing, and lifting; and the ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 100 pounds. Employees must communicate effectively in English, maintain visual awareness, and work safely around moving equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
Dependability, personal accountability, and professionalism.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Commitment to workplace safety and safe operating procedures.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, balance, and lift; and push, pull, carry, and lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to maintain visual awareness and safely work around moving equipment.
Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including a drug test and background check; ongoing drug and alcohol testing may apply as required by company policy and applicable law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Knowledge of Food Safety, Food Defense, and HACCP principles.
Experience using pallet jacks, barrel wrenches, mixing tools, or similar production equipment.

Responsibilities

Pull the correct materials, bottles, lids, and containers for production orders.
Verify materials through the required audit process before production begins.
Accurately fill customer orders with the correct product and quantity.
Return partially used bulk containers to designated storage locations.
Apply correct lot numbers and product labels to finished containers.
Inspect products for quality and identify defects or damaged materials.
Report discrepancies or damaged inventory to management or the inventory team.
Maintain accurate records of product usage and damaged materials.
Verify products using original material labels before production.
Maintain clean work areas, tools, equipment, and production supplies.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Assist coworkers as needed to support daily production goals.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.