Production Technician I

Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times. Understand and help drive improvement to quality systems and policies (Quality Data System, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points). Learn to safely operate and monitor high-speed production equipment. Actively learn and participate in formal problem-solving processes with team members. Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas. * 1 year prior experience with operation of high-speed production machinery preferred 1 year prior experience monitoring of product quality preferred Ability to quickly learn about how processing and packaging equipment works. Mechanical understanding or manufacturing experience preferred. Self-motivated team player with ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve. Comfort with basic computer functions and ability to quickly learn production software. Basic mathematical skills to make production calculations Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to bend, stretch and stand during entire shift. Ability to frequently kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions. Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions.