Production Technician

SI Group; Rotterdam Junction (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SI Group is seeking a motivated individual to operate packaging machinery on a continuous night shift. The role starts on straight days (M-F) and moves to a 6/6 schedule with a 36/48 biweekly cycle, including two weekends per month.

The starting rate is $30.89 per hour with a shift differential on the night shift. You will work with high powered packaging equipment, handle chemicals safely, perform routine cleaning, and participate in required trainings and audits while following all safety

Qualifications

• Be 21 years or older.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn related software.
• Strong work ethic and ability to learn.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong mechanical and math skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of high powered packaging machinery for intermediates and finished products.
• Safe handling of chemicals and materials.
• Changing filters and cleaning filtration systems.
• Assembly and disassembly of the rotoformer.
• Troubleshoot problems with flaker belts, rotoformer, and other packaging equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping.
• Operate various crushers.
• Setup packaging for upcoming batches.
• Labeling, stenciling and placarding of intermediates and containers.
• Participate in required trainings, inspections and audits.
• Follow safety protocols set forth by laws and site.
• Operate heavy-duty forklift.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

English proficiency

Mechanical and math aptitude

Forklift operation

Physical stamina (lift 50lbs)

Education

HSD or GED

Job description

Job Description

Please note: We are recruiting for a continuous shift night position. The position will start on straight days (M-F) and within a few weeks time, will move to a continuous night role (6/6:30p to 6/6:30a) on a 36/48 biweekly schedule to include two weekends a month.

Starting rate: $30.89/hr plus an hourly shift differential once assigned to the “continuous” shift.

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

At SI Group, we aspire for all employees to live and work to their full potential. We foster a unique environment where each employee is empowered to create value for our business with a commitment to safety and compliance. We promote personal and professional success that aligns with productivity and extraordinary results. Become a Catalyst for Change and help ignite impossible.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Key Responsibilities

• Safe operation of high powered machinery for packaging intermediates and finished products in to bags, super sacks, cartons, drums, totes, boxes, and tank wagons. (must be able to manually lift and stack 50lb sacks onto a skid)
• Safe handling of chemicals and materials
• Changing filters and cleaning filtration systems
• Assembly and disassembly of the rotoformer,
• Troubleshoot problems with flaker belts, rotoformer, and other packaging equipment
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping
• Operate various Crushers
• Setup packaging for upcoming batches
• Labeling, stenciling, placarding of intermediates, products, and rework containers
• Participate and successfully complete all Company approved and required training, inspections and audits, etc.
• Strictly follow safety protocols set forth by the federal, state, local, and the site.
• Operate heavy-duty forklift

What we need from you - minimum requirements:

• Be 21 years or older
• Basic computer skills ( Must have the comfort and aptitude to learn computer applications associated with the position.)
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Strong general mechanical and math skills.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, and twisting
• Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice

Education:

HSD or GED

About Us

Essential Solutions with Extraordinary Results

SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Our solutions are essential to many diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results. We drive value by enhancing the quality, performance, and durability of countless items we use every day.

We are on a journey to captivate our customers at every level. Whether that means expanding our capabilities, global reach, or providing new innovations and technologies that create value. Our approach is customized to exceed customer needs and deliver superior performance.