Manufacturing Technician - rotating Night shifts

Position: Manufacturing Technician - 12 hour rotating Night shifts
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Agru America, Inc., is a global corporation which has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based Agru America, Inc. has been the world's leading manufacturer of plastics and geosynthestics. We are growing our team and are looking for motivated individuals.

What we offer

• Medical coverage with BCBS.

• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Mutual of Omaha.

• As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/d. These plans are voluntary and premiums are paid 100% by the employee thru payroll deduction.

• After you have worked for Agru America for 90 days, you will begin accruing vacation at a rate of 1.54 hours per week until you reach 5 years of full time service. The accrual rate increases at 5 years of service, and 10 years of service.

• The 1st of the month following your 90th day of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401k plan offered thru John Hancock.

• Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery

• Follow production schedules and meet quality standards

• Collaborate with team members to improve production processes

• Maintain accurate records of production data and equipment maintenance

• Adhere to safety protocols and promote a safe working environment

• Assist in training new employees in manufacturing procedures

• Maintains an understanding of the different types of raw materials and the appropriate manufacturing location where they should be utilized

• Check the quality of products

• Examines, measures, and weighs materials or products

• Informs the shift supervisor about product quality problems, equipment problems and safety concerns

• Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed

Skills/Abilities Needed:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints, preferred

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime if necessary

• Ability to troubleshoot and multitask

• Basic mathematic skills

• Team player who is reliable and trustworthy

• Maintains a clean and safe work area

• Verbal and written communication skills in English

• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; required

• Technical degree or certification, preferred

• Experience with 5s, preferred

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment +1 year, required

• Experience as a machine mechanic, preferred

• Some electrical, preferred

• Overhead crane, preferred

• Quality control experience, preferred

• Forklift experience, required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds

• This position requires, but is not limited to, standing, walking, utilizing stairs or ladders, driving automatic forklift, climbing, squatting, stooping, twisting, bending, grabbing and grasping

• Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment