Plant Technician

Plant Technician

Responsible to participate on a team to pack a product received from a making area (for example liquid, powder, capsules, pills) that gets labeled and packaged, or a finished product item (for example: brush, floss, paste, refills, razors) that gets packaged, manually or with the assistance of a machine or robot. Acts as a System Owner or Equipment Owner for the area in which they operate.

Operates and maintains the equipment in their area.

We require individuals who possess a high level of skill and initiative, understand the importance of continuous improvement, and can excel in a self-directed team environment. We will hire you at entry level and you advance by demonstrating growing levels of operating, maintenance, and leadership skills.

We offer you:

• Ownership of your work from your first day
• The ability to maintain world-renowned production technologies in some interesting ways
• The chance to influence the production and quality of our products
• Mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance
• A safe work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits

We have no doubt these skills will help you on the job be:

• Able to display skills in manufacturing processes, including operating, maintaining and cleaning automated equipment
• Maintain accurate records and data
• Display strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Able to operate essential material handling equipment at the site e.g., clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks, etc.

We believe in order to be able to perform on the job, you will need to meet the following physical requirements:

• Use basic hand and power tools
• Lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders and platforms; twist, turn and bend
• Stand on concrete floors for an extended period of time
• Discern the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment start-up etc.

The Lima Procter & Gamble Plant operates 7-days per week on 12 hour rotating shifts. We operate on a 2-2-3 work schedule rotating between days (5:30 am-6:00 pm) and nights (5:30 pm-6:00 am).

We rely on local talent and relocation is generally not paid. Changes in business volume and production requirements can cause the plant to occasionally change the length of work shifts or the rotation schedule. Technicians are expected to be willing to rotate and to work any shift.

Are you ready to join this renowned team?

• Are 18 years of age or older
• Have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes, gloves & respirator) and use appropriate fall protection (as needed)
• Work around strong odor of perfume, essential oils, raw materials or wear the appropriate PPE to eliminate odor.
• Ability to work from heights and meet the requirement of safe operation by using appropriate safe fall protection.
• Are willing to work rotating shifts

Full time

Job Number: R

Starting Pay / Salary Range: $23.87 / hour