Production Technician

Trivium Packaging; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,640; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging in Town of Conklin is seeking a Machine Operator responsible for the efficient operation of production machines. You will ensure adherence to quality standards and maintain equipment.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, mechanical aptitude, and prefers experience in high-volume manufacturing. The position offers a starting pay range of $22.00 - $24.42 per hour and a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is necessary.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery and equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks using CMMS.
• Setup, run, adjust, repair, and maintain end line equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment to eliminate defects.
• Promote the Trivium Production System.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Professional certificate/license in industrial or mechanical skills preferred

Experience in high volume manufacturing preferred

Job description

Under the direction of the Operational Team Leader and/or general supervision, is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of machines to produce ends within prescribed quality specifications, using established Best Practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance tasks within an established computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Adhere to documented quality, operational, and visual standards, and procedures to support and protect our partners’ brands.
• Provide accurate communication of safety, quality, and deliverables within available documentation systems.
• Setup, run, adjust, repair, evaluate, and maintain end line equipment.
• Promote the Trivium Production System (TPS) to support people development through communication and the utilization of standard processes to identify and solve problems.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting as necessary to eliminate defects.
• Assist in trial runs, defective product isolation/sorting, and mechanical breakdowns.
• Forklift operations as required via internal certification program.
• Comply with safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements, including BRC Food Safety Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer and math skills
• Professional certificate/license in industrial or mechanical skills preferred
• High volume manufacturing preferred

Staring Pay Range

• $22.00 - $24.42 per hour

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, and controls. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear, and smell. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud outside of the office area. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Temperature can range from cold (<60 degrees) to extreme heat (>90 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.