Production Technician

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control settings to make the necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of production, quality, and yields.
• Inspect operating and production equipment to ensure they are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Sample products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.
• Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
• Notify maintenance and supervisory personnel of all conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.
• Keep accurate and orderly records on the type and amount of compound blended for daily inventory reporting purposes. This includes the ability to perform basic math.
• Perform maintenance and cleanup for blending work and storage areas.
• Must be able to lift 50-pound pails on a continuous basis.
• Must be able to stand and move for the duration of the shift.
• Perform the duties of bagging and blending and be able to step into those roles when needed.

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Familiar with machinery.
• Oil extraction experience a plus.
• Must be self-sufficient with the ability to work unsupervised and follow instructions.
• Ability to monitor product and equipment.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, multitask, and able to read and write.
• Available to work 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd
• On the job training is provided
• Safety training is required and provided.
• Evenings, weekends, and shift work may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position requires physical efforts such as straining, pulling, lifting, working, and standing and walking on concrete floor.
• Exposure to elements such as noise, minable dust, cold and hot temperatures.
• Extreme climate or climate variation.
• Heat up to 100 degrees and lows of 40 degrees.
• Changes of >30 degrees within a shift.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment hazards, especially forklifts.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.