Production Technician

Vantage • Chicago, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician performs material movements, including pumping, loading, and unloading, while following approved procedures. The role supports other team members by sharing relevant qualifications and knowledge, and requires strict compliance with cGMP, ISO, food safety, safety, and environmental procedures. The position scope is specific to the Chicago Oleo Plant.

The technician operates and monitors chemical processes and associated equipment, maintains safe and efficient plant operations, and helps preserve product quality. Responsibilities include sampling and testing products, managing tank inventory, maintaining housekeeping, troubleshooting equipment, documenting activities, and communicating operational status. The role also includes warehouse duties, forklift and Trackmobile operation, support for maintenance preparation, and assistance with training new or relief personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strict adherence to applicable safety, environmental, cGMP, ISO, and food safety requirements.
• Ability to perform the physical and operational duties described, including hand-palletizing 50 lb. bags and operating relevant equipment.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in an industrial facility.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Control chemical processes and operate associated tanks, pumps, lines, valves, product tanks, effluent systems, and other plant equipment safely and according to current procedures and best practices.
• Follow and enforce safety, environmental, cGMP, ISO, food safety, and other applicable rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Attend mandatory safety training and demonstrate proficiency in it.
• Complete weekly safety audits, including four per month, and participate in applicable safety initiatives.
• Maintain proficiency in the Production Technician skill blocks for which qualified.
• Communicate and document plant operations to support product quality and maximum output.
• Sample and label raw materials and products according to established procedures.
• Operate automated control systems safely and maintain inventory control in process tanks.
• Protect product and process integrity according to standard operating procedures and written or verbal instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas, including tank farms, and clean plant areas and dispose of debris using appropriate tools or equipment.
• Adjust process equipment to maintain product quality and maximize efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment and document and communicate status, progress, completion, and resolution to supervisors and relief personnel.
• Suggest improvements to processes and equipment.
• Immediately report accidents and hazardous incidents.
• Prepare processes and equipment for maintenance using proper LOTO and Safe Work procedures when required.
• Perform plant safety inspections and audits and enter work orders for needed repairs.
• Provide information and support during training of new or relief personnel.
• Complete required documentation when instructed and perform analytical measurements to assure product quality.
• Perform material transfers as required.
• Perform warehouse operator duties, including hand-palletizing 50 lb. bags, stenciling or labeling, stretch-wrapping, and loading trucks as necessary.
• Operate industrial trucks such as forklifts to load and unload materials or deliveries and move materials to storage or operational areas.
• Operate a Trackmobile to move railcars safely as a driver or groundman.
• Communicate and work effectively with Vantage personnel and third parties, including contractors and delivery drivers.
• Perform other non-routine duties as directed by management or supervision.

Benefits

• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension offered through United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Local 1546.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED