US - Manufacturing Technician

Pay rate: $32/hr

• Set-up and calibrate equpment for operation and testing to specifications. May adjust filler and labeler equipment with proper parts and settings for products to be portioned.
• Assemble containers and components for portioning process. Assure they are correct.
• Conduct housekeeping tasks following set-up (including disinfection and autoclaving, as required) to assure cleanliness of assembled equipment.
• Sign in for bulk containers and lot number verification to paperwork.
• Order and stock necessary supplies to suppport operations.
• Portion materials into containers under safe production conditions.
• Assemble and don required safety equipment specified by protocol.
• Follow-up on inventory shortages.
• Verify quantities for accuracy (cases vs box vs EA).
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot all automated labeling and bagging equipment.
• Check and update mainframe systems and SAP as required.
• Maintain records for accountability and procedure traceability; document all data for traceability of bulk and components.
• Record all tests, measurements and calibrations required during operations; record all calculations and conversions necessary to process paperwork.
• Clean and maintain equipment/work area to assure product integrity; clean packaging equipment, test equipment, tools (disassembling if required).
• Clean workstations and restock all materials storage areas; document cleaning on area/hood cleaning log.
• Process Improvement:
  Shares ideas for improvement including common sense ways to save money.
• Participates in testing and implementation of changes.
• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment inclusive of steel-tied safety shoes.
• Maintain, clean, and keep safe all work areas and equipment; maintain personal protective equipment.
• Take necessary steps to assure we provide our customers with the highest quality possible.
• Immediately report any situation that could compromise safety or quality.
• Miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned.
• Exemplary attendance and adherence to schedule.

• BASiC qualification:
  
  Education:
  
  HS Diploma, GED or HSED required.
• Desirable:
  College course work in chemistry or 6 months previous experience weighing chemicals is preferred.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic math—including metrics and conversions, knowledge of safety rules, FMP, SOPs, UOPs, mechanical inclination, eye-hand coordination, communication skills, legible handwriting, mechanical skills, teamwork, problem solving, ability to train others, ability to use hand and air tools, pumps, and an electronic scale, and to operate material handling equipment; ability to identify problems; ability to read instructions and understand oral and written instructions.