Manufacturing Technician

Position Overview

This position is responsible for activities associated with receiving, storage, handling, packaging, shipping, and application of raw materials products goods and services. This is a safety sensitive position and requires a negative drug test, and 20 percent of employees are chosen annually at random for drug testing to company policy. This position reports to the Director of Feed and Agronomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance and active participation in all relevant safety and environmental programs
• Receives, stores, process, and package products within the facility
• Cleaning and sanitization of the facility
• Performs basic quality inspections and records operational data
• Perform accurate input duties using company operating systems and programs
• Operates and maintains various types of mobile and fixed equipment
• Transportation of product 
• Other duties as assigned

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Has developed skills through formal training or considerable work experience
• Works within established procedures
• Must pay close attention to detail and accuracy
• Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, reliability, punctuality, efficiency, and quality
• Promote a safe and productive work environment, as well as adhere to company policies, federal, state, and local regulations.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1-2 years relevant experience required
• CDL preferred but not required
• Clean driving record

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period
• Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to climb/stoop/kneel at heights up to 100 feet
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Working conditions could include dust fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces
• Job duties will expose employees to oats, corn and wheat, among other things.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols policies procedures.