Production Technician - Fiber

Job Title

Production Technician - Fiber

Fort Benton, MT

IND HEMP, LLC is an agriculturally based business producing safe, high‑quality industrial hemp products for a variety of industries and consumers. The company focuses on creating value in the industrial hemp supply chain while encouraging personal relationships with employees, farmers, and customers and maintaining an environmentally conscious, integrity‑based approach.

This facility operates every day of the week. Team members are assigned to shifts according to operational needs. The available shifts are as follows:

• Monday‑Thursday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
• Friday‑Sunday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm

Pay:
Full‑time hourly level with a starting rate of $20.00 per hour.

The Production Technician reports to the Plant and/or Shift Supervisor and performs duties in an industrial hemp processing facility. Responsibilities include set‑up, start‑up, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and reporting of plant equipment issues. The Technician adjusts equipment to ensure maximum efficiency while prioritizing safety and quality.

• Prioritize and maintain safe working practices and a safe environment.
• Follow GMP and SOP policies.
• Clean facilities, equipment, and machinery.
• Maintain work areas, aisles, and grounds in a clean and tidy manner.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery as needed.
• Monitor equipment to ensure proper functionality and efficient operation.
• Conduct quality checks and collect product samples.
• Load and unload materials.
• Package materials.
• Safely operate heavy and aerial equipment such as fork‑lift, skid‑steer, wheel loader, grapple, telehandler, and scissor lift.
• Operate all processing equipment with or without assistance as directed.
• Participate in training to learn each production line position/task.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new tasks and cross‑train on fiber facility positions.

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Team orientation.
• Proactive critical thinking.
• Exhibit good work habits, including attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods; work in confined spaces, heights, dusty environments, and hot or cold temperatures.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training is a plus.
• One year of industry or equivalent training preferred.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment and forklifts a plus.
• Basic understanding of computers and math comprehension.
• Prior manufacturing (grain or food processing) or agriculture experience a plus.

IND HEMP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life, disability, and leave of absence plans. This position requires completion of a pre‑employment drug screen, a background check, and a physical demand assessment.

IND HEMP is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merits, and business needs.