Production Technician

THE ARC OF EVANSVILLE•Evansville, IN

15d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician handles, organizes, and moves materials within the facility while supporting production, assembly, sanitation, quality assurance, and safety. The role includes assembling baby bottle components and tethers to customer specifications, keeping workspaces and equipment clean, transporting and sanitizing pallets and barrels, monitoring supplies, and recording production and cleaning information. The technician may also assist with DSP duties and conduct medication passes when a Program Coordinator is absent. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid operator’s license to drive or operate a fork truck.
Acceptable driving record, defined as fewer than three moving violations within three years.
Good computer, oral, and written communication skills.
Maintain certification in first aid/CPR and Core A and B for medication administration.
Complete MANDT crisis intervention training upon hire.
Regular attendance.
Ability to understand quality standards and safety guidelines and inspect assembled products carefully.
Ability to maintain a clean, sterile, and organized workspace and tools.
Manual dexterity to assemble small components.
Physical ability to transport and clean equipment.
Ability to accurately log assembly counts, cleaning procedures, and defects.
Ability to proactively identify and report hazards.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members in a person-centered environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle small parts and assemble components accurately and efficiently.
Ability to stand or remain stationary for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, or transport materials such as pallets and barrels, potentially weighing 30–50 lbs.
Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, twisting, and lifting movements.
Precise coordination to complete assembly tasks and inspect small items.
Flexibility to move between assembly, sanitation, and material-transport tasks.
Ability to inspect components, identify contaminants, and verify assembly standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct oneself professionally with truth, accuracy, fairness, and responsibility, and uphold the organization’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.
Foster and support a person-centered organization and environment.
Assemble baby bottle components according to customer specifications and handle parts carefully to maintain product cleanliness and safety.
Assemble tethers accurately by following detailed instructions.
Maintain a clean and organized clean-room workspace, including regularly sanitizing surfaces and equipment.
Transport and clean pallets in the designated washroom according to established procedures.
Clean and sanitize barrels and inspect them for residue or contaminants.
Complete daily activity sheets with accurate production counts.
Inspect assembled products for defects and ensure they meet quality and safety guidelines before packaging or storage.
Monitor supplies used for assembly and cleaning.
Clean the workstation and work area regularly.
Accurately record assembly counts, defects, and cleaning logs to support quality assurance and traceability.
Follow safety and sanitation protocols, particularly in clean rooms and washrooms, and report hazards or issues to supervisors.
Clean and perform basic maintenance on assembly tools and cleaning equipment.
Assist with DSP duties as required.
Conduct medication passes when a Program Coordinator is absent.
Perform other duties as assigned.