Production Technician - 1st Shift

Tasks & Responsibilities

Position Specific Responsibilities • Learn and perform all duties under compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices • Operate production equipment in a safe and efficient manner; maintain and inspect equipment and raw material, following all applicable policies and procedures • Pull test samples for batches and handle responsibility consistently, timely, and accurately • Label, weigh, and package products for inventory, accurately recording data and depletion of plant material, chemicals and other supplies • Maintain accurate inventory numbers • Utilize and ensure compliance with quality systems such as cleaning records, equipment logs, batch records, deviation reports, etc. • Load, unload, and run production equipment according to SOP • Support the development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and continuous process improvement projects • Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with peers and supervisors, including sharing ideas/suggestions for and/or concerns with production processes to leadership • Follow OSHA safety standards and company safety protocols, correctly using all provided PPE, reporting any facility or employee-related safety issues to management • Use excellent time management skills and demonstrate comfort working in a fast-paced environment • Work closely with supervisor to learn general leadership and management skills, responsibilities and expectations • Ability to adhere to work schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, and overtime

Requirements & Benefits

Education and Experience • High school diploma or GED required • Previous cGMP and/or manufacturing experience preferred; food industry experience preferred • Basic computer proficiency; able to record and enter data, utilize email and training resources • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and be self-motivated to achieve high quality results • Mechanically inclined with experience monitoring and operating equipment and basic hand and power tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.) • Familiar with high-pressure systems, distillation equipment and similar process equipment preferred • Possess high attention to detail and the ability to maintain precise documentation • Demonstrate high sense of urgency and ownership of assigned tasks • Ability to learn and follow cGMP, HACCP, OSHA, and other regulatory and safety requirements • Able to achieve forklift certification while working with this client