Production Technician

Kurita America Inc; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical production company in Cambridge, MN is seeking a Production Technician. This role involves assisting in the production process of chemical products, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe work environment, handling production equipment, tracking inventory, and ensuring cleanliness of the production area. Candidates should possess mechanical abilities and problem-solving skills. Pay is $23 per hour, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Similar industrial production experience will be considered equivalent.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs and push 750 lbs.
• Use of respirators and other PPE required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment using proper PPE.
• Produce, repackage, or relabel chemicals according to quality control.
• Prepare parcel shipments and verify labels.
• Track lot numbers and maintain production equipment.
• Assist in inventory counts and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Problem solving skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Forklifts

Manual pallet jack

Job description

Overview

Production Technician – Cambridge, MN – $23 per hour – 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. The Production Technician is responsible for assisting in the production process from order to completion, ensuring orders are filled in a timely manner, meeting or exceeding customer requests and supporting department goals. The role involves blending or assisting in the production of chemical products, loading/unloading trucks, preparing shipments, complying with all Kurita America safety requirements, policies and procedures, and maintaining the production area in operational condition. All work must be performed safely and efficiently, meeting or exceeding quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment by using proper PPE and following all work instructions.
• Accountable for producing, repackaging or relabeling chemicals in accordance with Kurita America's quality control procedures, including completing and maintaining batch tickets, labels and other order details.
• Prepare parcel shipments according to 49 CFR, verify label and documentation before shipping.
• Accurately track lot numbers of all products shipped from warehouse on Bill of Lading (BOL) and on the warehouse shipment. Use FIFO basis to prevent spoiling, identify lot numbers.
• Tag and track returned chemical per Returned Materials process.
• Assist in annual and cycle inventory counts.
• Maintain all production equipment; work with Maintenance and/or Shift Lead to schedule necessary repairs.
• Responsible for cleanliness of plant, grounds, and production equipment.
• Assist Shift Lead by coordinating workflow/information between shifts, QC and Transportation.
• Request from Production Coordinator non-chemical products to include operating supplies, safety supplies, labels, and office supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Similar industrial production experience will be considered equivalent.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Mechanical abilities and aptitude combined with the following physical requirements: lift 100 lbs, push 750 lbs on drum cart, use manual pallet jack with 4,000 lb pallet, use forklifts, wear respirator and other PPE.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to identify and manage process improvement.
• Must demonstrate the following skills: communication, multitasking, high level of attention to detail, and thrive in a team environment.

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