Production Technician, Weekend Days
About The Position
The Production Technician I oversees and controls the production process at Church & Dwight’s Mason City, Iowa facility, which manufactures and distributes animal nutrition products. The role covers daily operations from receiving raw materials through loading finished goods, including operation of packaging equipment and warehouse activities. The technician follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), feed-safety requirements, and the facility’s HACCP plan. The position is scheduled for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $24.92 per hour plus a $2.50 shift premium. Work takes place in a manufacturing facility and involves exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and raw-material odors. The work includes standing, walking, climbing, repetitive tasks, and lifting items up to 50 pounds regularly, including some bags or boxes weighing up to 55 pounds. Personal protective equipment is required as applicable. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to meet production demands. The employer notes possible exposure to electromagnetic fields, which could pose a risk to people with pacemakers or other medical implants.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to operate industrial feed-production equipment.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy and accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy, including proper documentation.
- Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to complete daily requirements according to a production schedule.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds; listed physical tasks also include handling bags or boxes weighing up to 55 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing, industrial technology, animal science, or a related field.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, feed production, or an industrial setting.
- Experience with fermentation, mixing, or bulk material handling.
- Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor production-line, mixing, and fermentation operations and maintain assigned process parameters with minimal assistance.
- Perform production tasks including packaging, formula mixing, bulk-truck loading, and inventory management.
- Receive raw materials and oversee shipping and receiving of raw materials and finished products.
- Oversee manufacturing-process start-up and shutdown; operate, monitor, and maintain processes in accordance with SOPs.
- Perform packaging, finished-product loading, and raw-material receiving in accordance with SOPs.
- Complete log sheets and production records accurately and ensure required sampling is performed.
- Assist with laboratory analysis of raw and finished goods as assigned.
- Follow feed-safety requirements and regulatory requirements; maintain Control Points and Critical Control Points in accordance with the plant HACCP Plan.
- Maintain a clean, orderly work area and perform assigned housekeeping and sanitation duties.
- Follow facility safety rules and procedures, including required use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintain the quality and integrity of raw materials and finished products.
- Perform Operator Driven Maintenance and minor maintenance activities, and assist with major maintenance activities.
- Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate reliability and motivation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
