Production Technician 3

eTeam; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam in Sparta, TN is seeking a Production Technician 3 for a 6-month contract, onsite only. The role supports production operations, safety checks, and equipment maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This Temp-to-hire position requires flexibility with rotating shifts and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and have forklift experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform production tasks and standard operations.
• Conduct routine safety and equipment inspections and report issues.
• Record operating and material information for production lot processing.
• Operate manufacturing equipment according to ISO/TS16949 procedures.
• Prepare packaging for finished goods with proper labeling.
• Move raw materials and scrap using forklift to designated areas.
• Support problem-solving to maintain quality and volume.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Production Technician 3

Location: Sparta, TN 38583 - 100% onsite

Duration: 6 months contract - This is a Temp-to-hire position.

ROTATING SHIFTS: Worker will be working Sun. Wed. Thur. 36 hours - 12 hours shifts one week Rotate to Mon. Tue. Fri. Sat. 48 hours next week... 40 hours reg with 8 hours overtime. 12 hours shift... working from 6:00 to 18:00 needing a worker for nights ... 18:00 to 06:00 We have night position available and day.

MUST be able to be flexible for required shift hours/weeks.

**Online assessment is required and must be completed and passed PRIOR to the candidate being shortlisted. Candidates must complete the assessment within 24 hours or they will be rejected.**

Job Responsibilities:

• Position responsibilities include normal activities and tasks required in production
• Conduct routine safety and equipment inspections and utilize various reporting mechanisms to rectify issues
• Record proper operating and material information for production lot processing
• Operate manufacturing equipment according to production ISO /TS16949 procedures
• Process set-up instruction sheets, blend instruction sheets, etc.
• Prepare packaging for finished goods with proper labeling and materials identification
• Gather, stage, and load proper materials for product compounding
• Collect samples for QC and color testing
• Perform housekeeping to maintain production and operations in neat and orderly condition
• Operate peripheral and auxiliary equipment such as fume collection system, dust collection system, bulk pellet transfer systems, etc.
• Participate in problem-solving to make necessary equipment repairs or process corrections to maintain required production quality and volume
• Operate a forklift to move needed raw materials and scrap materials to properly designated areas
• Provide production or operations support as directed by Team Leader or other management
• Complete audits and inspections (total productive maintenance, housekeeping checklists, etc)
• Complete computer based self-assessment
• Complete required monthly training (classroom training, computer-based training, etc.)
• Alignment of these tasks and activities will be dependent upon team alignment of duties, as well as product volume and schedule mix, which may affect specific tasks required on any given day

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• TOP required skills: Must be able to lift 50 lbs and have forklift experience,

Key Success Factors (SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS DURING NEXT 6-18 MONTHS)

• Become proficient at operating all production equipment (in the support class) with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate ability to act as a team player and support production goals for the business
• Complete orientation
• Complete a minimum of 90 days of training
• Complete 180-day (minimum) probation periodComplete written and/or hands on training in the following areas Forklift, convey systems, making a blend, valves, feeder cleaning, Roving, line packout, STW, turnaround (end of line), cleaning pelletizers, and other miscellaneous items
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record
• Learn, understand, and support improvements as they are implemented throughout the plant
• Maintain a positive attitude and take the initiative to help others in order to foster teamwork
• Proficiency in completing paperwork with minimal amount of errors

Attributes and skills required/sought

• Initiate and support various team projects
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change
• Excellent communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Employee is required to stand for sustained periods of time
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty-five (55) pounds
• Employee may infrequently move (not lift) objects requiring up to seventy-five (75) pounds of force
• Position requires use of hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Employee is required to drive a tow motor
• Walking: Employee is required to move on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances
• Reaching: Employee must be able to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Balancing: Employee must be able to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling
• Pushing: Employee must be able to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press against something with steady force
• Pulling: Employee must be able to use upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion
• Grasping: Employee must be able to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
• Repetitive Motions: Employee must be able to use substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
• Climbing: Employee must be able to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs, and/or hands and arms
• Stooping: Employee must be able to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Kneeling: Employee must be able to bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching: Employee must be able to bend the body downward/forward by bending leg/spine