Tech 2

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Production Technician will perform a variety of tasks within the department related to the handling, packaging, documentation, and changeover/set up of products while adhering to 100% quality assurance. Operates manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment, such as color sorters, crackers/Shellers, conditioning press, forklifts, packaging machines. Production Technician are also responsible for performing machine set-ups, tool changes, and routine checks on manufacturing equipment, and visual quality checks.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Must operate various manufacturing equipment (conditioning equipment, cracking/shelling, sorting, packaging, etc.) in a mass/high volume production environment.
• Follow operating procedures to conduct changeovers safely and within standard time.
• Manipulate small parts and gauges to adjust equipment parameters according to product being manufactured.
• Perform machine set-ups, tool changes as necessary and routine machine checks.
• Operate sit-down electrical and propone powered forklift if assigned
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product meets dimensional and appearance requirements.
• Accurately and legibly document information with daily production, downtime tracking, etc.
• Enable, participate and implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Engage in Daily Shift End meeting using 2-way communications to review shift actual results to goals.
• Take individual accountability in assisting the team in identifying and closing actions to resolve problems.
• Calculate figures and amounts using whole numbers and decimals.
• Knowledge of basic machining and have ability to apply concepts.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures and policies.
• Receptive to training and performing functions in multiple areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment through the use of 5S visuals management tools and standards, responsible for proper waste disposal.
• Perform all functions according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) meeting required production standards.
• Coordinate activities within a team environment and be flexible in adapting to changing work environment.
• Follow escalation process standard work and assist team in “Why Why” Problem Solving Analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Work independently with minimal supervision once assignments or responsibilities are outlined and delegated.
• Display a strong sense of ownership for work.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized and Timely - Uses organization and good time management skills.
• Team Player - Consistently acts as a member of the team.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements (Physical and Mental Demands):

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• High level of organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed
• At least 1 year in a fast pace manufacturing
• Forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Basic mathematical skills
• Experience in high volume manufacturing or in the food industry preferred
• Will work near and around moving mechanical parts
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to see alpha/numbers on computer screen/ paperwork
• While performing the duties of this job, the technician is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
• Must be able to pull, squat, kneel, climb and/or balance
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs