PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

Short-term disability

Job summary

The Production Technician position at Spherion in Champaign, Illinois, involves preparing formulation batches, testing ingredients and finished goods, and optimizing processes to meet product quality specifications in line with quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include producing batches per SOPs, performing QC tests, forklift material transport, collaborating with R&D, and troubleshooting equipment in manufacturing and quality control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing and quality control with batch production.
• Experience in quality control testing and method development/validation.
• Forklift certification required.
• Team oriented with strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in regulated industry preferred.

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

Quality control

Forklift cert

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Agriculture industry

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

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. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).