Plant Technician – Packing and Process

Cincinnati - Plant

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Citizen or Work Visa
• Minimum age of 18
• Two years of technical work experience

OR  

• One year continued technical education/training beyond high school

(Mechanical, Shop, Electrical, Computer, Design, Architect, etc.)

OR

• Completed four- year college degree.

Salary

• Entry level $22.02-$23.60/hour with opportunity to earn $37.68/hour plus shift premium.
• Competitive benefits including 401k match, paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate high-speed making, packing and other production related equipment or
• Operate as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department
• Operate essential material handling equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, and hand trucks)
• Perform the necessary physical activity for purposes of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment including:
  • Climbing stairs and ladders, standing on, and moving around on platforms, equipment and concrete floors
  • Twist or bend at the knees and back
  • Lift objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques
  • Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time
  • Use basic hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on basic equipment components
  • Develop and analyze data using basic skills in math and statistics
  • Operate a computer to input data, review data, and communicate via email
  • Make personal safety and safe operation a priority including:
    • Using required personal protective equipment
    • Following all safe practices
    • Using and understanding the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment startup, evacuations, fires, etc.
    • Participating in monthly safety audits
• Maintain a clean work area and utilize Good Manufacturing Practices by following all quality specifications and performing quality inspections
• Keep and maintain accurate records and data.
• Know and use terminology and functions of machine components
• Maintain a good attendance record (no absences during probationary period)
• Read and comprehend high school level material as well as technical training materials on various equipment operations
• Work the same schedule as a team either rotating or straight shifts that are 8 or 12 hours in duration and 5 to 7 days per week
• Work consistently with a team and demonstrate effective leadership and team skills including but not limited to:  
• Conflict resolution
• Problem solving (Analytical Troubleshooting processes)
• Communications (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback)
• Time Management
• Goal Setting
• Priority Setting
• Process improvement