Production Technician

SI Group•Rotterdam Junction, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

At SI Group, we aspire for all employees to live and work to their full potential. We foster a unique environment where each employee is empowered to create value for our business with a commitment to safety and compliance. We promote personal and professional success that aligns with productivity and extraordinary results. Become a Catalyst for Change and help ignite impossible. This role is a continuous shift night position, starting on straight days (M-F) and then moving to a continuous night role (6/6:30p to 6/6:30a) on a 36/48 biweekly schedule, including two weekends a month. The starting rate is $30.89/hr plus an hourly shift differential once assigned to the continuous shift.

Requirements

Be 18 years or older
Basic computer skills (Must have the comfort and aptitude to learn computer applications associated with the position.)
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, and twisting
Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice
Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to learn.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Strong general mechanical and math skills.
HSD or GED

Responsibilities

Package intermediates and finished products into bags, super sacks, cartons, drums, totes, boxes, and tank wagons; ability to manually handle and lift up to 50 lbs (e.g., stacking bags onto pallets)
Operate, maintain, and change filters and filtration systems
Assemble and disassemble rotoformer equipment as required for production and maintenance activities
Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues with flaker belts, rotoformer systems, and packaging equipment
Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping to maintain a safe and orderly work environment
Operate various crushing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
Set up packaging systems and materials for upcoming production batches
Perform labeling, stenciling, and placarding of intermediates, finished products, and rework containers in compliance with regulatory and company standards
Conduct inspections, complete checklists, and accurately document operational activities
Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including federal, state, local, and site-specific requirements