0516 - Production Technician

Crafted Staff; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 64,747,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafted Staff is seeking a Production Technician for a 12-hour overnight shift in McElhattan, PA. You will operate packing equipment, label and package products, and support the production floor while maintaining safety and clean, orderly work areas.

Work requires completing training, handling multiple machines, and using basic computer software. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with good teamwork and communication as essential criteria.

Qualifications

• Completion of all required training and assessments.
• Ability to effectively operate a minimum of two or more machine technologies.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and written.
• Ability to work in a team orientated environment.
• Prior computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and use proper safety equipment.
• Follow GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Start-up and operate packaging equipment using correct procedures.
• Perform QA checks on finished products according to guidelines.
• Notify supervisors of quality issues immediately.
• Ensure raw materials are in place and properly accounted for.
• Maintain product history using RFU; manage inventory control.
• Use Windows-based software to log product information.
• Keep machines and work areas clean and orderly.
• Assist team members as needed and complete paperwork.

Skills

Machine operation

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Technician

Location: McElhattan, PA

$18 per hour

This is a 12-hour overnight position (6:45 pm - 7:00 am) on a 2-week 2-2-3 schedule.

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for operating packing equipment in a safe, competent, and efficient manner. Inspect, label, and package products into the designated carton in preparation for shipment. Support production line by bringing raw materials to the production floor, maintaining good housekeeping in the facility, and relieving other team members during scheduled break periods

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment.


• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.


• Sequentially start-up and operate designated packaging equipment utilizing proper procedures, competently and productively.


• Performs quality checks on the finished product according to QA guidelines for each product. Maintain quality standards for the product being produced.


• Recognizes when a quality problem exists; then immediately notify the Technician II and/or Line Leader of said problem.


• Ensures proper raw materials are in place.


• Accurately account product lot codes used for reporting utilizing Radio Frequency Units (RFU) regarding inventory control.


• Utilizes windows-based software to accurately maintain specific product history and information.


• Keeps the machines and surrounding areas clean and orderly.


• Assists other team members when required.


• Completes all necessary paperwork properly.


• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

• Completion of all required training and assessments.


• Ability to effectively operate a minimum of two or more machine technologies.


• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to communicate orally and written.


• Ability to work in a team orientated environment.


• High School diploma or equivalent required.


• Prior computer experience preferred.

Work Environment:

• Work in an environment with the potential for exposure to dust during certain tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12–hour shift.


• Constant bending and climbing throughout shift.


• Frequent climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams.


• Occasional reaching overhead during shift.


• Frequent kneeling while on shift.


• Constant pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 100 pounds of force to maneuver.


• Constant lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.


• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.


• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.


• Operation of forklifts, hand trucks, roll manipulators, baler, and compactor.


• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.


• Required participation in a daily pre-shift warm-up routine.