Production Technician - _Vacation

Production Technician - Immediate opening, starting at $24/hr.....Start earning PTO immediately

Schedule may be 24/5 or a 24/7 (2-3-2 rotation) depending on business demand.

The Manufacturing Production Technician is a progressive role starting with operating production drying equipment. This position is responsible for maximizing product output and maintaining specifications. Training provided.

Starting pay is $24 per hour with a $1 per hour shift differential for night and weekend shifts.

Pay range is: $24-$33 per hour.

The plant is historically a 24-hour, 7 day per week operating facility. This position will work a fixed schedule with night and weekend pay differential.

80 hours of vacation, pro-rated the 1st year.

Tiered pay increases as experience is gained along with advancement opportunities.

• Operate Drum Dryers and related equipment for optimal production output while ensuring safety, quality and reliability
• Change Knife blades on drum dryers
• Perform Rework/Blend-back when required
• Follow all Plant Safety Rules and Company Policies including perform Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, and Confined Space work according to company and OSHA requirements
• Complete shift checklists with good detail and accuracy
• Maintain good Housekeeping in all work areas including scraping floors and drying equipment, cleaning overhead ledges/pipes, blowing down, sweeping, shoveling, disposing industrial waste into dumpster, etc.
• Operate Industrial Powered Trucks (Forklifts)
• Maintain all equipment in proper working order by performing production level maintenance when necessary. Report all equipment malfunctions
• Write "Work Order Requests"

Must be able to operate a forklift. Must follow all plant safety rules, keep work area clean, and perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school degree or GED required
• Education/Training in an industrial field or at least one year of related experience (Preferred)
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Experience using hand tools
• Previous manufacturing or chemical processing experience preferred
• Fork Truck operating experience preferred
• Drivers License preferred
• Ability to communicate well and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities
• Demonstrate strong judgement
• Ability to effectively work as a team

Lifting and handling up to 55 pounds of weight is required. Occasional heavier weights may be encountered during cleanup.

Exposure to dust, cold and hot temperatures at times.