Production Technician -Immediate opening_Vacation the first year

Chemstar Products•Carlton, MN

18d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Production Technician is a progressive role that begins with operating production drying equipment. The position is responsible for maximizing product output while maintaining product specifications, safety, quality, and reliability. Training is provided. Starting pay is $24 per hour, with a $1-per-hour shift differential for night and weekend shifts; the stated pay range is $24–$33 per hour. Tiered pay increases are available as experience is gained, along with advancement opportunities. The plant historically operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The technician works a fixed schedule, which may be 24/5 or a 24/7 2-3-2 rotation depending on business demand. The position includes 80 hours of vacation, prorated in the first year, and PTO begins accruing immediately.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability and willingness to learn.
Experience using hand tools.
Ability to communicate well and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Demonstrate strong judgment.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to lift and handle up to 55 pounds; occasional heavier weights may be encountered during cleanup.
Must be able to operate a forklift.

Nice To Haves

Education or training in an industrial field, or at least one year of related experience.
Previous manufacturing or chemical processing experience.
Fork truck operating experience.
Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Operate drum dryers and related equipment to optimize production output while ensuring safety, quality, and reliability.
Change knife blades on drum dryers.
Perform rework or blend-back when required.
Follow plant safety rules and company policies, including performing Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, and Confined Space work according to company and OSHA requirements.
Complete shift checklists accurately and in detail.
Maintain housekeeping in all work areas, including scraping floors and drying equipment, cleaning overhead ledges and pipes, blowing down, sweeping, shoveling, and disposing of industrial waste in the dumpster.
Operate industrial powered trucks (forklifts).
Maintain equipment in proper working order by performing production-level maintenance when necessary.
Report equipment malfunctions.
Write work order requests.
Keep the work area clean and perform other related duties as assigned.