Technician Operator

Tate & Lyle•Houlton, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Process Technicians at our Houlton plant are responsible for the safe operations, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting of a highly automated, state of the art system that produces distinctive, high quality ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Able to communicate well verbally and orally.
Must be well-organized, attentive to detail, and efficient.
Able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred.
3+ years of chemical or industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience working a rotating shift schedule.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, operate, correct, and manage the outcomes of complex processing systems (mechanical and chemical) utilizing a real time ERP system (OS PI).
Deliver effective turnover to the oncoming team through verbal and written communication (logbook).
Safely perform all required duties. Includes but not limited to, writing permits, performing safety audits, monthly training topics, and daily safety messages.
Produce quality products, record all information in process quality assurance tests, and take appropriate actions to correct deviations.
Perform environmental checks per our permits to ensure compliance.
Maintain a clean work environment per established Good Manufacturing Practices.
Required to learn all aspects of Technical Process Operation via a progressive training program and demonstrate proficiency.
Train other technicians.
Perform basic maintenance duties and assist maintenance team when directed.
Operate forklift.
Considerable care required in monitoring control centers, reviewing information, making independent and informed decisions, and operating equipment safely and efficiently to ensure continuity of operations.