Production Technician -Immediate opening_2-3-2 schedule_Vacation the first year

Chemstar; Twin Lakes Township (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemstar in Minnesota is seeking a Production Technician for an immediate opening. Starting pay is $24 per hour with a $1 shift differential for night and weekend shifts; pay range is $24–$33 per hour. The plant operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a fixed schedule with night/weekend pay differentials.

The plant runs 24/7 on a fixed schedule. The role starts with operating drum dryers and related equipment to maximize output, while following safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Education/Training in an industrial field or at least one year of related experience (Preferred).
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Previous manufacturing or chemical processing experience preferred.
• Fork Truck operating experience preferred.
• Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Drum Dryers and related equipment for optimal production output while ensuring safety, quality and reliability.
• Change Knife blades on drum dryers.
• Perform Rework/Blend-back when required.
• Follow all Plant Safety Rules and Company Policies including Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, and Confined Space work according to company and OSHA requirements.
• Complete shift checklists with good detail and accuracy.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas including cleaning floors and drying equipment, sweeping and disposing industrial waste.
• Operate Industrial Powered Trucks (Forklifts).
• Maintain all equipment in proper working order by performing production level maintenance when necessary. Report all equipment malfunctions.
• Write "Work Order Requests".

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Hand tools

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Production Technician -Immediate opening, starting at $24/hr.....Start earning PTO immediately

Schedule is a 2-3-2 rotation

The Manufacturing Production Technician is a progressive role starting with operating production drying equipment. This position is responsible for maximizing product output and maintaining specifications. Training provided.

Starting pay is $24 per hour with a $1 per hour shift differential for night and weekend shifts.

Pay range is: $24-$33 per hour.

The plant is a 24 hour, 7 day per week operating facility. This position will work a fixed schedule with night and weekend pay differential.

80 hours of vacation, pro-rated the 1st year.

Tiered pay increases as experience is gained along with advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate Drum Dryers and related equipment for optimal production output while ensuring safety, quality and reliability
• Change Knife blades on drum dryers
• Perform Rework/Blend-back when require
• Follow all Plant Safety Rules and Company Policies including perform Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, and Confined Space work according to company and OSHA requirements
• Complete shift checklists with good detail and accuracy
• Maintain good Housekeeping in all work areas including scraping floors and drying equipment, cleaning overhead ledges/pipes, blowing down, sweeping, shoveling, dispose industrial waste into dumpster, etc.
• Operate Industrial Powered Trucks (Forklifts)
• Maintain all equipment in proper working order by performing production level maintenance when necessary. Report all equipment malfunctions
• Write "Work Order Requests"

Must be able to operate a forklift. Must follow all plant safety rules, keep work area clean, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school degree or GED required

Education/Training in an industrial field or at least one year of related experience (Preferred)

Mechanical Aptitude

Ability and willingness to learn

Experience using hand tools

Previous manufacturing or chemical processing experience preferred

Fork Truck operating experience preferred

Drivers License preferred

Competencies:

Ability to communicate well and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.

Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.

Demonstrate strong judgement.

Ability to effectively work as a team.

Physical Demand:

Lifting and handling up to 55 lbs pounds of weight is required. Occasional heavier weights may be encountered during cleanup.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to dust, cold and hot temperatures at times.