Production Technician

NatureWorks; Blair (NE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable materials is seeking a Production Technician. This entry-level role involves ensuring safety and quality in plant operations. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with supervisors. The position offers competitive pay and benefits from day one.

Benefits

3 weeks of vacation

6 family/sick days

8.5% company 401k contribution

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience desired.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant safety and follow EH&S policies.
• Operate equipment and monitor plant systems.
• Maintain plant cleanliness and support overall upkeep.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

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Production Technician -NatureWorks in Blair

Company Overview: NatureWorks is an advanced materials company providing renewably-sourced polymers and chemicals to industries such as packaging, fibers, and chemicals. Our Ingeo polymers offer eco-friendly alternatives to oil-based products and are used in various applications from electronics to 3D printing.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Production Technician responsible for the safe, daily operations of our production plant. This role involves environmental compliance, ensuring product quality, and maintaining plant safety. The position requires 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Our plant is located in the Blair bio-refinery campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership : Ensure plant safety, identify unsafe conditions, and follow EH&S policies.
• Operations : Operate equipment, monitor plant systems, troubleshoot, and adjust processes as needed.
• Collaboration : Communicate with supervisors about quality and cost control improvements.
• Housekeeping : Maintain plant cleanliness and support overall plant upkeep.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience desired.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay starts at $27 per hour.
• Benefits begin on day 1.
• 3 weeks of vacation, 6 family/sick days.
• 8.5% company 401k contribution.
  
  

Join NatureWorks and help drive sustainability in the materials industry!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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