Production Technician – Food Manufacturing, 1st Shift

Ditsch; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA/HSA options

Voluntary life / AD&D

401k Retirement Plan with Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

DITSCH USA in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Production Associate to support packaging and the movement of materials on the line. You will contribute to safety, food safety, quality and productivity goals in a fast-paced pretzel manufacturing plant.

Essential duties include weighing, packing, labeling items, operating line equipment, and ensuring GMP/SQF compliance. Position requires reading English, basic math, and the ability to work 1st shift with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret English production documents.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Detail oriented with safety at forefront.
• Able to operate production equipment following procedures.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Pack, weigh and label items for shipment per instructions.
• Operate metal detectors, tape machine and label machine.
• Follow GMPs and SQF policies and procedures.
• Inspect products for damage, seal integrity and codes.
• Stage materials and load raw materials into equipment safely.
• Maintain clean, safe equipment and assist with sanitation.

Skills

Read and interpret English docs

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Produce with safety focus

Strong communication in a team

Ability to work weekends/holidays

Proficiency with equipment operation

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Warehouse or factory experience

Food manufacturing experience preferred

Job description

DITSCH USA in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Production Associate to support packaging and the movement of materials on the line. You will contribute to safety, food safety, quality and productivity goals in a fast-paced pretzel manufacturing plant.

Essential duties include weighing, packing, labeling items, operating line equipment, and ensuring GMP/SQF compliance. Position requires reading English, basic math, and the ability to work 1st shift with overtime as needed.