Production Technician I

Job Summary

Performs tasks to ensure the packaging requirements of the finished bead product lines are met in accordance with the plant production schedule and other established operating parameters/performance measures. Also performs additional duty assignments as required/tasked.

Typical Duties: The following statements describe general duties and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

• Operates the process in a safe and reliable manner.
• Operates in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Communicates production/process needs as they occur, with fellow employees.
• Maintains production and other company requirements.
• Performs housekeeping duties.
• Sets up, prepares and monitors machines and equipment for operation according to production requirements. Such equipment and machines may include sifters, elevators, rotary screws operating control panels, packaging equipment and other process equipment. Operates the packaging department in a manner intended to meet plant goals in the areas of safety, environment, quality, production and cost control. Examples of this include packaging materials which have tightly sealed bags and have clear markings which meet customer specifications while blending in an economically efficient fashion.
• Is responsible for accurately maintaining all specified production documents.
• Has significant responsibility in ensuring compliance to environmental permits and good neighbor principles by monitoring bag house emissions and other potential sources of glass dust.
• Understands that safe work practices is a condition of employment and is actively engaged in activities such as hazard ID's and assisting in updating work procedures.
• Supports supervisor, maintenance, and plant personnel as a team member.
• Must have a working knowledge of production operations/equipment such as scales, palletizer, banding and Heat Sealing, forklifts etc. Performs weekly/quarterly raw materials and/or finished goods material inventories.
• Responsible for screen building and for changing out parts in the Model 44 Rotex. Participates in plant-wide HSE, quality and productivity initiatives.
• Participates on the Safety Committee on a voluntary rotating basis.
• Participates in HSE activities (i.e., Toolbox meetings, monthly plant audits, accident investigations, Hazard IDs, etc.).
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all plant health, safety, and housekeeping standards, to include, but not limited to, the HSE Essentials.
• Performs special projects or other duties as directed.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all plant health, safety, and housekeeping standards, to include, but not limited to, the HSE Essentials.

Job Requirements

• High school education or equivalent and/or can demonstrate good math and reading skills.
• Post high school education desired.