Production Technician

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Huntington, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician is responsible for performing various tasks associated with the formulation and movement of product, raw materials and other commodities with minimal supervision. This position also operates formulation equipment to maximize output.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Two years of work experience is required.
Ability to use various types of equipment to perform all functions of the formulation, packaging, loading and unloading process.
Ability to stand for long periods of time in extreme hot and/or cold temperatures.
Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet legal age requirement.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred but will train.
Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

Formulates raw materials into finished product that conforms to all quality control standards and completes production sheets accurately.
Performs system cleanouts and product changeover between production campaigns.
Operates material handling equipment in the warehouse and production area to retrieve and deliver raw materials, packaging and finished products to and from the warehouse.
Loads/unloads trucks and railcars, completes related paperwork and follows sampling procedures for raw material deliveries.
Maintains a clean and organized production area at all times by disposing of trash, sweeping and/or washing down daily or as instructed.
Completes all production paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
Complies with all specified quality assurance (QA) methods and documentation.
Performs QA tests including pH and density.
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay.
This position is eligible for overtime pay.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.