Production Technician - 1st Shift

LaMotte Chemical Products Company • Chestertown, MD

3m • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Job Title: Production Technician Location: Chestertown, MD Reports To: Value Stream Manager Pay Rate: $17/hr Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 7am - 3:15pm

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. High school chemistry or general chemical handling work experience is preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good judgment, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills are a must. The position requires communication with other production personnel, Research and Development, and Quality Control.
• Individuals must be focused on tasks and not easily distracted.
• Ability to wear chemical cartridge respirator or equivalent.
• Must be able to transport up to 40lbs - 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains all manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Prepares reagents according to procedures and in order of priority.
• Maintains and records accurate record keeping including machine performance, and product samples.
• Assists in the daily equipment setup for any machine as needed.
• Attends and participates in designated shift huddles.
• Assures that production rates and quality standards are being met and addresses any issues impeding such progress.
• Transports product using pallet jacks and carts.
• Participates in lean activities, including but not limited to:
• Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5-day event.
• 5-S program in department or other areas assigned.
• DMAICs. Continuously looks for ways to improve both the departments and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Company’s operations and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly.
• Completes monthly safety observations.
• Notifies Supervisors/Managers of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc. and cooperates in resolving such issues as well.
• Provides Supervisors/Managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtains additional training as necessary.
• Assists in other department activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Company policies (i.e. personnel, safety, etc.).

Benefits

• LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Full-time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance.
• Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees