Plant Technician

Plant Technician – Lima (OHIO) Plant
Job Number: R

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.

As a Plant Technician, you will:

• Operate and maintain high‑speed automated equipment, computer systems, or product distribution systems.
• Keep production flowing, meeting performance goals and maintaining high quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records and data.
• Act as a system or equipment owner in your area.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in a self‑directed team environment.

Comprehensive requirements include:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to work from heights and use appropriate fall protection.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; stand, walk, and climb stairs, ladders, and platforms; twist, turn and bend; stand on concrete floors for extended periods.
• Learn to discern visual and audible alarms for equipment start‑up etc.
• Willing to rotate shifts (day and night) on a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule; willing to work 7‑day per week (2‑2‑3 schedule).
• Age 18 or older.
• Wearing required safety PPE (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes, gloves & respirator; fall protection as needed).
• Ability to work around strong odor of perfume, essential oils, raw materials with appropriate PPE to eliminate odor.

• Use basic hand and power tools.
• Lifting 50 pounds; twisting, turning and bending.
• Climb, stand and move on stairs, ladders, and platforms.
• Stand on concrete floors for extended periods.
• Discern various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment start‑up.

• Operate on a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule: days (5:30am–6:00pm) and nights (5:30pm–6:00am) on a 2‑2‑3 work schedule.
• Plant operates 7 days per week; shifts may change due to business volume variations.
• Relocation generally not paid.

Starting pay: $23.87 per hour. Total rewards include salary, potential bonuses, and benefits for full‑time employees.

Procter & Gamble is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to non‑discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics. P&G participates in E‑Verify. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.