Production Technician

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc.; Robertsdale (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Company-matching 401(k)

Job summary

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. seeks a Production Technician to ensure safe operation and sanitation of high-speed production equipment and related systems. The role requires performing changeovers, logging production data, and assisting with maintenance tasks.

The position offers full-time hours with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and company-matching 401(k). Health and Wellness benefits start on day one.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical or industrial equipment is required.
• Ability to learn and understand machine operation and components.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-speed production equipment and related support gear.
• Perform product and size changeovers as needed.
• Complete daily production and quality logs.
• Keep work area neat and orderly at all times.
• Carry out daily and weekly maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Assist plant engineers and mechanics with higher-level maintenance tasks.
• Take on other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Requisition JR24469 Worker Time Type Full time Worker Sub-Type Regular Shift Job Description

We Are Reddy Ice Behind every premium cube of Reddy Ice is a company that values consistency, quality, and service above all else. Our nationwide customer base has come to expect the highest standards in product quality, delivery and flexible service options. This commitment to exceptional service is why we are one of America’s leading brands in ice production and manufacturing. Demonstrates our “True North” attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and has a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction. Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders. Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

Job Summary

This role accelerates business value by being responsible for the safe operation and sanitation of high-speed production equipment and associated support equipment such as metal in product detectors, film wrappers, conveyors etc.

In addition, the Production Technician must be willing & able to:

• Perform product & size changeovers
• Complete daily production & quality logs
• Keep work area neat and orderly
• Carry out daily & weekly maintenance on assigned equipment
• Assist plant engineers and mechanics in completing higher-level maintenance tasks
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.

Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.

Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

This is a full-time, permanent position with Reddy Ice that includes a competitive hourly wage, a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a company-matching 401(k) plan. ***Health and Wellness benefits available on your first day of employment.***

Education & Experience Required

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience and knowledge of mechanical or industrial equipment

Education & Experience Preferred

• Understands basic hand tools
• Prior work experience with robotic equipment

Desired Skills/Attributes

• Ability to learn and understand machine operation including major components and how these components are integrated into a fully functional machine
• Ability to troubleshoot & remedy basic operational problems

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Conditions vary from office conditions to areas inside and outside of plant. Exposure to extreme temperature fluctuations, electrical hazards, ammonia and heavy moving equipment. The job requires working nights and weekends as directed. While performing the duties of this job, the technician is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be required to stand, walk, and lift objects that weigh from 15 pounds to over 50 pounds on a daily basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Location

Robertsdale City: Robertsdale State: Alabama Reddy Ice manufactures and distributes approximately 1.8 million tons of ice annually to a broad and diversified customer base. These customers rely on us for ice that is produced under the industry’s highest standards. With our quality and high service levels, Reddy Ice has become the provider of choice for customers coast to coast.