Production Technician

Helena Agri-Enterprises • Des Moines, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician works for Helena Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, which provides production and distribution solutions across a wide variety of industries. The role formulates and produces finished goods to meet customer and quality requirements, operates formulation equipment to maximize production-line output, and performs online maintenance of production equipment. The technician may lead production-line or crew members, train team members before campaigns, and provide customer service to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of production and manufacturing experience.
• One year of formulating experience.
• One year of forklift experience.
• Understanding of pneumatics, pressure, and pumping liquids; knowledge of pumps and valves.
• Forklift Driver Certification.
• Ability to use a computer for data entry into Oracle and Microsoft applications.
• Reading, writing, and math skills; mechanical aptitude.
• Completion of the production technician training program.
• Availability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as scheduled.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in extreme hot and/or cold temperatures.
• Ability to pass an OSHA respirator physical.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet company requirements to drive a company vehicle.
• Applicants whose duties require operating a moving vehicle or interacting with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Lift truck operator certification is preferred.
• Spanish communication skills are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Formulate raw materials into intermediate and finished products that meet quality standards and applicable product and process SOPs.
• Perform system clean-outs and product changeovers between production campaigns.
• Handle and label hazardous materials, and package and identify waste, in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and other material-handling equipment to move raw materials, packaging, and finished products between the warehouse and production area.
• Troubleshoot production-line and formulation equipment; perform online and preventive maintenance.
• Move operating, formulation, and packaging equipment as directed.
• Complete production batch sheets, Oracle production entries, and QA processes and documentation accurately and on time.
• Develop run plans using processor manuals and use them to train team members before a campaign.
• Perform quality assurance tests, including pH, density, emulsion, Karl Fisher, particle size, wet screen, dry screen, and viscosity tests.
• May lead members of the production line or production crew.
• Load and unload trucks at the dock as needed and complete related reports.
• Work safely, maintain good housekeeping inside and outside the facility, and participate in problem-solving and continuous-improvement activities.
• May drive a company vehicle and must meet company requirements for doing so.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the leader, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day.
• Earn up to $3,000 in reward dollars for a Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) plan with company matching, starting on the first day; the match can increase up to 10% based on years of service and contribution amount, with three-year vesting on the company match after 1,000 hours of service.
• Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
• Up to 15 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays.
• Free term life insurance equal to 1x annual base pay.
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

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