1st Shift Production Technician — Growth & Benefits

Lube-Tech Corporation; Shreveport, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Fertility coverage

Mental health coverage

Telehealth coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ascentek in Shreveport, LA, seeks a production worker to operate filling and packaging equipment, follow written work orders, and ensure quality and safety throughout the shift.

The role involves lifting up to 70 lbs, forklift duties, basic maintenance, and contributing to Lean 5S improvements while coordinating with the team.

No prior experience required; training provided. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Familiarity with quality and safety procedures in a production environment.
• Basic mathematical understanding for production measurements and counts.

Responsibilities

• Follow written work orders (PWTs) to produce and package various products.
• Operate and monitor bottle-filling, sub-assembly, and labeling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Gather raw materials, assist with line setup, and produce samples for quality inspection.
• Upon quality approval, fill, label, pack, and stack products onto pallets.
• Report defective materials, quality issues, or equipment concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and follow all prescribed safety procedures.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned machines as needed.
• Complete production tasks in alignment with daily schedules and priorities.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, performing pre-use inspections and reporting maintenance needs.
• Package and label bulk materials for replenishment orders when required.
• Follow direction and adapt to changes in workload or scheduling.
• Participate in department meetings and required training sessions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by applying 5S and Lean principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and customer needs.

Skills

Reading & instructions

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Learn new systems

Basic math

JD Edwards familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Ascentek in Shreveport, LA, seeks a production worker to operate filling and packaging equipment, follow written work orders, and ensure quality and safety throughout the shift.

The role involves lifting up to 70 lbs, forklift duties, basic maintenance, and contributing to Lean 5S improvements while coordinating with the team.

No prior experience required; training provided. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off.