Foodware Production Technician - 3rd Shift

Newlight Technologies, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Newlight Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Foodware Technician to support the production of straws, cutlery and future Foodware items. The role transfers product between steps, tends equipment, and packs items into sell units for shipping, with occasional trailer loading and material handling.

Responsibilities include inline QA checks, data documentation, and active participation in process improvements. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years related experience,

Qualifications

• Good hand dexterity for packing small items
• Ability to meet safety expectations consistently
• Willingness to work under GMP rules
• Basic math for data collection and packing
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks
• Maintainability of preventative maintenance activities

Responsibilities

• Pack Foodware products per SOPs and wrap straws and secondary items
• Monitor machine process and report issues to shift leads
• Move materials to maintain process flow and pallet transfer
• Keep workstation clean and follow safety checks
• Complete daily safety and preventative maintenance tasks
• Document process parameters and downtime data
• Report inventory data daily and participate in process improvements
• Support cross training and team effectiveness
• Adapt to changing customer requirements

Job description

The Foodware Technician performs the daily activities required to produce straws, cutlery, and future Foodware items.

This position will transfer product between process steps, tend production equipment, pack product in to sell units and load these sell units in to shipping cartons. Material handling responsibilities will be the movement of packaging material from storage to workstation, monitoring raw material at each process step and movement of finished goods from workstation to storage. At times, loading of product into trailer will be required.

Conduct inline QA checks and process documentation will be required at each different process step.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pack Foodware products per SOPs, wrap straws and other secondary operations.
• Monitor the machine process and report any problems to Shift Leads.
• Complete material handling tasks to maintain process flow, chipboard erection, raw material movement, pallet transfer, etc.
• Maintain clean workstation through effective practices and procedures.
• Complete daily safety checks.
• Complete daily preventative maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and document process parameters (downtime, scrap, machine conditions).
• Report data for Inventory Control daily.
• Participate as an active member of process improvement activities and meetings.
• Participate successfully for cross training events for team effectiveness.
• Demonstrate nimbleness to respond to changing customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good hand dexterity required to pack small foodware items.
• Discipline and rigor to meet safety expectations consistently.
• Able and willing to work under Food Grade GMP rules and meet expectations.
• Demonstration of satisfactory basic math skills for data collection and accurate part packing.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn different work assignments and work harmoniously within team atmosphere.
• Confidence in ability and desire to perform routine preventative maintenance activities
• on production equipment to ensure meeting operational goals.
• High school diploma or equivalent, one to two years related experience, or equivalent
• combination of education and experience, along with basic math and mechanical skills.
• Must be able to meet schedule requirements and willing to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Spanish is a plus.
• Forklift license - will train to meet Newlight requirements.
• Lift up to 35 lbs.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is required to work in a manufacturing environment facility. While performing

the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical

parts, chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is

usually loud and ear protection is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee is required to stand for up to 8 hours and may engage in climbing or

balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee regularly lifts and/or

moves up to 35 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, M-F 11:30pm-8am

COMPENSATION

$20/hr.

*Newlight Technologies Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.