Production Technician

The Willamette Valley Company; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Willamette Valley Company in Lithonia, GA seeks a production associate to support the manufacturing line, handle raw materials, and assist in packaging while maintaining safety and quality. You will operate a forklift to move product, contribute to daily production reports, and apply basic computer skills; lean training and IFS system knowledge are a plus.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of related manufacturing experience; forklift certification is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months minimum related experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Production of assigned product.
• Assist in packaging product.
• Handling of raw materials within safety and compliance standards.
• Use of forklift to transport product and materials within the production area.
• Provide information for daily production reports.
• Has completed basic training in Lean Manufacturing.
• Has basic knowledge of IFS system and basic computer skills.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lean Manufacturing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IFS system

Job description

Summary

Multi-faceted, task oriented and involved in any one of the variables associated with production. Responsible for transporting product and materials using appropriate transport equipment. Provides updates on the work of the production group assigned to a product.

Summary

Multi-faceted, task oriented and involved in any one of the variables associated with production. Responsible for transporting product and materials using appropriate transport equipment. Provides updates on the work of the production group assigned to a product.

Primary Duties

• Production of assigned product
• Assist in packaging product
• Handling of raw materials within safety and compliance standards
• Use of forklift to transport product and materials within the production area
• Provide information for daily production reports
• Has completed basic training in Lean Manufacturing
• Has basic knowledge of IFS system and basic computer skills

Non-Essential Duties

• Maintain cleanliness of shop work space
• Dispose of bad or damaged product
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor

Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Six months minimum related experience and/or training in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job
• Forklift certification preferred