Production Technician (Part Time)
About The Position
At PURIS, we believe good people deserve good work, fair pay, and a company that has their back. Whether you’re a student picking up solid weekend hours, a grinder chasing extra income, or someone who just wants a dependable schedule, PURIS takes pride in taking care of its people. This role involves running and monitoring production equipment to keep the plant operating smoothly, handling raw materials, packaging, and finished product, performing quality checks, and keeping work areas clean and food-safe. You will also be responsible for catching issues early to help prevent downtime, supporting maintenance, and pitching in where needed across the plant. The ideal candidate shows up, works safely, and wants to learn, and is comfortable with physical, hands-on work in a manufacturing setting.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 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
- Forklift certification
- 1 year or more in a manufacturing environment or some type of agricultural experience
Responsibilities
- Run and monitor production equipment to keep the plant operating smoothly
- Handle raw materials, packaging, and finished product
- Perform quality checks and keep work areas clean and food-safe
- Catch issues early and help prevent downtime
- Support maintenance and pitch in where needed across the plant
Benefits
- Affordable health insurance
- Free telehealth
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Gas reimbursement for your commute
- Perfect attendance bonus
- Shift differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
