Production Technician

Puris • Randolph, MN

32d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact . How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages and beyond , our ingredients are powering a healthier future. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a growing food industry. You'll work with state-of-the-art engineering and work together with your peers to build a better food future. The Randolph, MN team is where we truly take our ingredients to the next level. Our state-of-the-art Randolph plant is dedicated to refining and perfecting non-GMO soybeans , preparing them for everything from domestic use to international exports. These high-quality soybeans power products like soy milk, tofu, and many other food products . If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working with cutting-edge technology, and are passionate about ensuring top-tier quality for a global market, you'll find your place here.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Prior fork truck experience helpful
• Knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety a plus
• 1 year or more in a manufacturing environment or some type of agricultural experience
• Willingness to learn new things and help others.
• Writing and understanding written sentences, paragraphs, and directions in work related documents.
• Be able to use effective time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks
• Capable of physical labor
• Capable of wearing PPE; including, but not limited to: hearing, eye, and hand protection
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, and occasionally more with assistance
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and machinery
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures (hot, cold, humid)
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots
• Visual and auditory ability to detect safety hazards and machine malfunctions
• Ability to push, pull, squat, kneel, or twist as needed during shift
• Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently and safely
• May be required to sit or operate forklifts or machinery for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Prior fork truck experience helpful
• Knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring and operating plant equipment, controlling product flow to ensure the process is operating at peak performance; take immediate corrective action for all problems
• Responsible for performing routine and non-routine tasks in a safe manner, in addition to supporting and abiding by the safety culture
• May work various duties for the receiving in of raw material loads into the facility
• Fulfill required documentation and process check sheets on a regular basis
• Operate packaging equipment and perform quality checks throughout the process
• Work in loading various types of shipping containers
• Responsible for keeping plant clean and neat
• Assist with plant preventive maintenance and repairs
• Perform other tasks and projects as required

Benefits

• Starting the first of the month after your hire date, you’ll enjoy access to Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck.
• We also offer dental and vision coverage, as well as free digital health care for all employees .
• You will also have access to Life and Short-Term Disability insurance covered for you at 100%, along with flexible health and dependent care spending accounts.
• Planning for your future? PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6% , toward your retirement plan.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 80 hours of PTO accrued annually, 8 paid holidays , and access to a variety of other free resources at your disposal.

What This Job Offers

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