Plant Technician — Food Manufacturing (2nd/3rd Shift)

3M HEALTHCARE; New Bethlehem (PA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Benefits first day

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Holidays and personal days

Parental leave

Attendance reward

Holiday bonus

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE in New Bethlehem, PA is seeking Plant Technicians for 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will operate, maintain, and sanitize production equipment in a GMP environment, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, troubleshooting basic equipment, performing CIL activities, completing documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. A high school diploma is required; a technical degree is preferred, and overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• High-school degree or equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to work afternoon shifts and overtime as needed.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety policies, SOPs, GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and clean production equipment.
• Follow GMP standards and safety policies.
• Troubleshoot basic machinery and process issues.
• Perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL).
• Perform equipment changeovers and documentation updates.
• Use continuous improvement tools to reduce losses and drive root-cause analysis.

Skills

Team collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer systems familiarity

Job description

3M HEALTHCARE in New Bethlehem, PA is seeking Plant Technicians for 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will operate, maintain, and sanitize production equipment in a GMP environment, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, troubleshooting basic equipment, performing CIL activities, completing documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. A high school diploma is required; a technical degree is preferred, and overtime may be needed.