PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is hiring a Production Technician in Champaign, Illinois. The role involves preparing formulation batches, testing ingredients and finished goods, and optimizing processes to meet quality standards.

You will handle laboratory QC tests, material transport by forklift, and collaboration with R&D to ensure specifications are met. Working hours from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with an emphasis on teamwork and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and quality control, producing batches, performing quality tests, and following procedures.
• Experience in quality control testing and method development and validation.
• Fork lift certification.
• Agriculture crop protection or related industry preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and work individually to accomplish tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to operate in a regulated business environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Produce batch formulations according to manufacturing manuals and SOPs.
• Conduct laboratory quality control tests.
• Transport materials throughout the facility by forklift.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure formulations meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment in manufacturing and quality control.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality control tests

Forklift certification

Batch formulation

Laboratory testing

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

Title and Location

Title: Production Technician
Location: Champaign, Illinois
Direct Reports: No
Reports To: Operations Manager, Partner Production Center - Champaign

Position Summary

The Production Technician is responsible for preparing formulation batches, testing ingredients and finished goods, optimizing the process, and ensuring final products meet all product quality specifications in adherence with the company's quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce batch formulations according to manufacturing manuals and SOPs.
• Conduct laboratory quality control tests.
• Transport materials throughout the facility by forklift.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure formulations meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment in manufacturing and quality control.

Working hours: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Skills

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and quality control, producing batches, performing quality tests, and following procedures.
• Experience in quality control testing and method development and validation.
• Fork lift certification.
• Agriculture crop protection or related industry preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and work individually to accomplish tasks.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed organization and regulated business environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.

Education

High School

Experience

4-7 years

Qualifications

Forklift Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

(all benefits are based on eligibility).