Nutek Production Tech (Night Shift)

First Quality • Mcelhattan, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is a family-owned company with over 35 years of history, employing over 5,000 team members across the U.S. and Canada. We produce high-quality personal care and household products. We are seeking a Production Technician for Nutek located in McElhattan. This is a 12-hour overnight position (6:45 pm-7:00 am) on a 2-week rotating crew schedule. The position is responsible for operating packing equipment in a safe, competent, and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of all required training and assessments.
• Ability to effectively operate a minimum of two or more machine technologies.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and written.
• Ability to work in a team orientated environment.
• Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12–hour shift.
• Constant bending and climbing throughout shift.
• Frequent climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams.
• Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
• Frequent kneeling while on shift.
• Constant pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 100 pounds of force to maneuver.
• Constant lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
• Required participation in a daily pre-shift warm-up routine.

Nice To Haves

• Prior computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Sequentially start-up and operate designated packaging equipment utilizing proper procedures, competently and productively.
• Performs quality checks on the finished product according to QA guidelines for each product.
• Maintain quality standards for the product being produced.
• Recognizes when a quality problem exists; then immediately notify the Technician II and/or Line Leader of said problem.
• Ensures proper raw materials are in place.
• Accurately account product lot codes used for reporting utilizing Radio Frequency Units (RFU) regarding inventory control.
• Utilizes windows-based software to accurately maintain specific product history and information.
• Keeps the machines and surrounding areas clean and orderly.
• Assists other team members when required.
• Completes all necessary paperwork properly.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED