Production Technician

NatureWorks LLC; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 31,254 - 44,513; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

3 weeks vacation

Sick/family days

401k contribution 8.5%

Job summary

NatureWorks LLC in Blair, Nebraska is seeking a Production Technician to oversee safe, daily plant operations on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and maintaining product quality at the Blair bio-refinery campus.

You will operate equipment, monitor systems, troubleshoot and adjust processes as needed, and collaborate with supervisors on quality and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Pay starts at $27.50 per hour.
• Benefits begin on day 1.
• 3 weeks of vacation, 6 family/sick days.
• 8.5% company 401k contribution.

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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. Shifts will rotate from days to nights every 8 weeks. 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.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Pay starts at $27.50 per hour.
• Benefits begin on day 1.
• 3 weeks of vacation, 6 family/sick days.
• 8.5% company 401k contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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