Production Technician

Work Model: Onsite in Vandalia

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (40 hours/week with overtime as required)

Travel Requirements: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Base Pay Range: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour

Reports To: Manager, Production

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing and passing all required pre-employment screening, which includes a drug test and background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions may also be subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing as required by company policy and applicable law.

The Production Technician I is responsible for accurately preparing customer orders by safely filling containers with the correct products, verifying materials through quality audits, and ensuring products are properly labeled and prepared for shipment. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, inventory accuracy, workplace safety, and efficient warehouse operations.

We're looking for a dependable, safety-focused team player who enjoys working in a production and warehouse environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, follows established procedures, and takes pride in producing quality work while supporting teammates and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

• Pull the correct materials, bottles, lids, and containers for production orders.
• Verify materials through the required audit process before production begins.
• Accurately fill customer orders with the correct product and quantity.
• Return partially used bulk containers to their designated storage locations.
• Apply the correct lot numbers and product labels to finished containers.

• Inspect products for quality and identify defects or damaged materials.
• Report discrepancies or damaged inventory to management or the inventory team.
• Maintain accurate records regarding product usage and damaged materials.
• Verify products using original material labels before production.

• Maintain clean work areas, tools, equipment, and production supplies.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Assist coworkers as needed to support daily production goals.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, Food Defense, and HACCP principles preferred.
• Experience using pallet jacks, barrel wrenches, mixing tools, or similar production equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
• Dependable with strong personal accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe operating procedures.

This position works in a warehouse and production environment with exposure to:

• Dust, airborne particles, odors, and fumes
• Temperature fluctuations
• Noise and vibration
• Forklifts and other warehouse equipment

The position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, balance, and lift
• Push, pull, carry, and lift up to 100 pounds
• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Maintain visual awareness and safely work around moving equipment

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing and passing all required pre-employment…