Production Technician

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Earned Wage Access

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading agricultural innovator and supplier serving the U.S. and global markets.

The Production Technician formulates raw materials into finished products, moves materials between campaigns, and supports QA to ensure quality and efficiency. You will operate formulation equipment, load and unload materials, and document production steps while maintaining a clean, safe warehouse environment and meeting daily targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Formulates raw materials into finished product that conforms to quality standards.
• Performs system cleanouts and changeovers between production campaigns.
• Operates warehouse/production equipment to move raw materials, packaging and finished products.
• Loads/unloads trucks and railcars and completes related paperwork.
• Maintains a clean, organized production area and adheres to QA methods and documentation.
• Performs QA tests including pH and density.

Skills

Equipment operation

Stamina for long hours

Forklift experience

English literacy

Spanish helpful

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Production Technician is responsible for performing various tasks associated with the formulation and movement of product, raw materials and other commodities with minimal supervision. This position also operates formulation equipment to maximize output.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Formulates raw materials into finished product that conforms to all quality control standards and completes production sheets accurately.
• Performs system cleanouts and product changeover between production campaigns.
• Operates material handling equipment in the warehouse and production area to retrieve and deliver raw materials, packaging and finished products to and from the warehouse.
• Loads/unloads trucks and railcars, completes related paperwork and follows sampling procedures for raw material deliveries.
• Maintains a clean and organized production area at all times by disposing of trash, sweeping and/or washing down daily or as instructed.
• Completes all production paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complies with all specified quality assurance (QA) methods and documentation.
• Performs QA tests including pH and density.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of work experience is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use various types of equipment to perform all functions of the formulation, packaging, loading and unloading process.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in extreme hot and/or cold temperatures.
• Forklift experience preferred but will train.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet legal age requirement.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is a warehouse/outdoor environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud and occasionally very loud. In this position, you will work outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working in the warehouse, you will regularly work around moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.