Production Technician, Nights

Church & Dwight•Mason City, IA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician oversees the operation and control of the production process, from receiving raw materials through loading out finished goods. The role includes operating packaging equipment and carrying out warehousing operations while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The position is based at the Mason City, Iowa facility, which manufactures and distributes animal nutrition products. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The hourly wage is $24.92, plus a $1.50 shift premium.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to operate industrial feed production equipment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer literacy and accuracy.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and accurate documentation.
Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to meet daily requirements while adhering to a production schedule.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter.
Ability to stand and walk, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Animal Science, or a related field.
1–4+ years of experience in manufacturing, feed production, or an industrial setting.
Experience with fermentation, mixing, or bulk material handling.
Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

Monitor production line, mixing, and fermentation operations and maintain operating parameters with minimal assistance.
Perform production duties including packaging, mixing formulas, bulk truck loading, and inventory management.
Receive raw materials and oversee shipping and receiving of raw materials and finished products.
Assist with maintenance activities, including operator-driven maintenance, sanitation assignments, minor maintenance, and assistance with major maintenance.
Assist with laboratory analysis of raw and finished goods and ensure required sampling is performed.
Follow feed safety processes and regulatory requirements; maintain control points and critical control points according to the plant HACCP Plan.
Oversee complete manufacturing-process startup and shutdown; operate, monitor, and maintain the process according to SOPs.
Package products, load finished products, and receive raw materials in accordance with SOPs.
Accurately complete log sheets and production records.
Keep the work area clean, orderly, and free of safety hazards.
Follow facility safety rules and procedures, including use of required personal protective equipment, and protect the quality and integrity of raw materials and finished products.
Complete daily requirements according to the production schedule and perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain a positive attitude and be a reliable, motivated employee.