Production Technician

Overview

Job Requisition JR23917. We Are Reddy Ice Behind every premium cube of Reddy Ice is a company that values consistency, quality, and service above all else. Our nationwide customer base has come to expect the highest standards in product quality, delivery and flexible service options. This commitment to exceptional service is why we are one of America’s leading brands in ice production and manufacturing.

Demonstrates our “True North” attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and has a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction. Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders.

Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

• Responsible for the safe operation and sanitation of high-speed production equipment and associated support equipment such as metal in product detectors, film wrappers, conveyors, etc.
• Perform product and size changeovers.
• Complete daily production and quality logs.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.
• Carry out daily and weekly maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Assist plant engineers and mechanics in completing higher-level maintenance tasks.
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Adhere to the Code of Business Ethics and maintain high safety standards.

• Education & Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; demonstrated work experience and knowledge of mechanical or industrial equipment.
• Education & Experience Preferred:
  Understands basic hand tools; prior work experience with robotic equipment.
• Desired Skills/Attributes:
  Ability to learn and understand machine operation including major components and how these components are integrated into a fully functional machine; ability to troubleshoot and remedy basic operational problems.
• Working Conditions/
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Conditions vary from office conditions to areas inside and outside of plant; exposure to extreme temperature fluctuations, electrical hazards, ammonia and heavy moving equipment; must be able to work nights and weekends as directed; ability to sit, talk, hear, use hands, stand, walk, and lift objects up to 50+ pounds; vision requirements include close, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Waco, Texas

• Full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a company-matching 401(k) plan.
• Health and Wellness benefits available on your first day of employment.

Reddy Ice manufacturers and distributes approximately 1.8 million tons of ice annually to a broad and diversified customer base. These customers rely on us for ice that is produced under the industry’s highest standards. With our quality and high service levels, Reddy Ice has become the provider of choice for customers coast to coast.