Orleans Production Technician

Title

Plant Technician

New Orleans, LA

Manager of Operations

Work in a variety of skill areas, in production and packaging, to produce product for the company. Follow all company Safety Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's). Produce high quality products in a safe manner.

• Must be available to work any rotating shift, any work schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed and maintain a good attendance record.
• Must be able to work in all skill areas of production and packaging.
• Must be able to operate a computer to input and review data for the purpose of maintaining accurate records.
• Must work as part of a team and assist others as needed.
• Must be able to meet all the physical demands of the role and any additional duties required in a safe manner.

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude is required.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) work environment.
• Must have computer skills for data entry, records and time keeping, accessing online training resources, information retrieval, computer-based training completion, and using electronic communications such as email.
• Follows all company Safety Practices and personal safety requirements, including using and/or wearing required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Perform the necessary physical movements for the purposes of operating, maintaining, and cleaning high-speed making, packing, shipping, and other production related equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of machinery and process issues, which would include repairs and maintenance activities.
• Must have experience using basic hand and power tools (i.e., wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, fasteners, etc.).
• Must be able to analyze information using basic skills in math and statistical and historical data.
• Operate essential material handling equipment at the site (i.e., Forklift, Hand Trucks, Clamp Trucks, etc.).
• Capable of supporting and performing changeover processes on equipment and systems.
• Capable of entering Confined Spaces, including tanks and other specialty skill areas.
• Ability to discern the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment, start-up, evacuations, fires, etc.
• Produce high quality products and follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Ability to demonstrate technical skills through problem solving (analytical troubleshooting, critical thinking, root cause analysis).
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills through owning and driving NOLA Plant results.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance record.
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist fellow employees to meet the team’s goals.
• Ability to apply reasonable understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

• High school degree or equivalent.

• Either two (2) years of technical or manufacturing work experience.
• Or technical education/training certification/degree (mechanical, shop, electrical, computer, CAD design, etc.) or completed a four year college degree.

• Minimum age of 18.
• Willingness to complete each stage of the selection process.

• Must be able to work 8-hour and/or 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Regularly required to stand and lift.
• Required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• Must be able to squat or kneel and bend on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to 50 pounds.

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, play to win, and believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our basic beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.