Formulation & Production Technician

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Earned Wage Access (DailyPay)

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Helena Industries (HI) is seeking a Production Technician to support formulation and production of finished goods. You will operate formulation equipment, perform QA tests and ensure compliance with SOPs and safety policies.

The role requires physical stamina, forklift experience, and the ability to work rotating shifts. The company provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of production and manufacturing experience required.
• One year of formulating experience required.
• One year of forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Formulates raw materials into intermediate and finished product meeting quality standards and SOPs.
• Performs system clean-outs and product changeovers between campaigns.
• Handles and labels hazardous materials per regulations and Helena policy.
• Operates forklifts and material handling equipment to move materials and finished goods.
• Troubleshoots line and formulation equipment and performs online/preventive maintenance.
• Completes production batch sheets, QA processes and related documentation.
• Develops and uses run plans; trains team members for campaigns.

Skills

Pneumatics

Pumps & valves

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Data entry (Oracle)

Reading, writing & math

Mechanical aptitude

Shift work readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years production/manufacturing experience

1 year formulating experience

1 year forklift experience

Tools

Forklift Certification

Lift truck certification

OSHA respirator qualification

Job description

Helena Industries (HI) is seeking a Production Technician to support formulation and production of finished goods. You will operate formulation equipment, perform QA tests and ensure compliance with SOPs and safety policies.

The role requires physical stamina, forklift experience, and the ability to work rotating shifts. The company provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.