Production Technician - 1st Shift

Leadership and Support•Carlisle, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Allen Distribution is seeking a Production Technician to join their Maintenance team. This full-time, non-exempt position is responsible for maintaining the facilities, equipment, and grounds within manufacturing and food safety guidelines. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and preventing downtime for forklifts, conveyors, dock doors, and systems, while adhering to strict safety protocols such as LOTO, PPE, and OSHA standards. Communication and documentation are key aspects of this role to ensure the team stays informed and operations run smoothly. Allen Distribution emphasizes a customer-first approach, respect, high business ethics, continuous improvement, and a commitment to employee safety.

Requirements

An intermediate understanding of and ability to repair all mechanical, pneumatic, structural and electrical (non-IS) assets.
A complete knowledge of all departmental safety regulations. Including but not limited to SDS, chemical, physical & element exposures.
Awareness of life safety, fire suppression & food safety requirements.
The ability to prioritize workload spanning across multiple departments.
The ability to meet and exceed department and company goals.
Ability to stand, bend, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds for an extended period of time.
Must have & maintain clean MVR.
An intermediate understanding of and ability to use phone, computer, email.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility: Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).
Reliability: Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.
Attitude: Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.
Willingness to learn: Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.
Initiative: Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.
Follows directions: Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc…
Communication: Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.
Appearance: Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.
Follow safety and security policies and SOPs.
Report safety equipment and loss prevention devices/systems that are not working– no exceptions.
Follow your department lockout/tagout policy.
Stretch & flex / drug & alcohol free.

Responsibilities

Maintain the facilities, equipment, and grounds within manufacturers and food safety guidelines.
Adheres to the vision and mission of the department.
Troubleshoot, repair, and prevent downtime for forklifts, conveyors, dock doors & systems.
Follow safety rules (LOTO, PPE, OSHA).
Communicate and document work performed.
Perform mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical repairs in compliance with company, municipal and state codes/policies.
Provide 24hr maintenance on call service for all non-commercial truck equipment and assets (non-IS) as scheduled.
Maintain communication with workload scheduler on daily repairs.
Complete workload documents as required.
Utilize only department vendors approved by Director, Fixed Assets.
Obtain prior authorization from Maintenance Supervisor prior to making company purchases.
Report any facility issues that may compromise company, federal, state and local food safety regulations.
Follow company facility and grounds security plan.
Update security access key pad codes for buildings upon request from Maintenance Supervisor.
Must attend company & job specific training.
Assist with snow removal process as requested.
Perform equipment training across company as requested.
Complete training documents as required.
Perform fire suppression devices & egress lighting testing per schedule.
Report all injuries/illness.