Process Technician

I - Job Purpose and Summary:

The Process Technician is responsible for controlling and executing elements of an extrusion process including raw material and finished goods logistics;  process addition and mixing of raw materials, and packaging process responsibilities include monitoring of critical control points and ensuring finished goods packaging and pallets meet customer expectations. The role holder will have significant levels of autonomy to make decisions and solve problems around the process. These will include setup, operation, routine preventative maintenance, and sanitation of equipment and areas of responsibility. Objectives include safely providing the highest quality product within specifications with the least amount of waste and ensuring that the plant is available to always meet the planned production levels while ensuring strict compliance with Health and Safety and housekeeping requirements. This level of technician can complete batch folders, confirm DAX accuracy of batches, and log batch data in the correct folders. A technician will need to utilize Microsoft Dynamics AX to accurately track, consume, and create finished products in our database system. 

 Job Requirements (Required and Preferred):  

Education · High School Diploma or Equivalent

Related  Experience

· The ideal candidate will have at least  4 years’ production experience in a manufacturing environment (food or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred).

· Competent in all DAX operations including consumptions, job closures, DAX problem solving, DAX job tracking. 

Competencies

· Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of an organization

· Must have analytical skills, good judgement, and demonstrated decision making skills

· Ability to use advanced hand tools and perform basic maintenance task

· Capable of doing basic math and  rudimentary algebra, reading basic blueprints and plans, US measurement equipment,

Technical Skills

· Understanding of mechanical systems.

· Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

· Must be able to safely operate an FLT to load, unload, and move raw material and finished product around the plant.

· Must be able to safely operate both the scissor lift and boom lift to assist in maintenance task and perform in-depth cleaning. 

· Must be able to perform all labs on finished goods product and record them successfully on documentation.

· Must be able to successfully perform material movements, pick/puts, and material consumptions in DAX. This includes clearing put production areas after a batch is completed. 

· Must be able to manage production lines from the start of the process to the staging of finished product with 100% accuracy of batches.

· Must have HMI and mechanical problem-solving abilities to course correct to prevent and limit un-planned down time.

· Must be able to at times step in to perform Lead Technician responsibilities for short periods of time which include the monitoring and production of multiple production lines at the same time.

· Must have technical knowledge of bucket elevator timing to safely reset buckets, adjust chain, and adjust tension. 

· Must be trained and competent in both the scissor lift and boom lift.

Language(s)

· Fluency in English - required

Work/Employment Conditions and Other Requirements: 

 Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing rehouse environment. This role routinely uses manufacturing equipment. The environment is hot, cold, wet, dusty, and loud. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment on the manufacturing floor (hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, beard/hair nets, safety shoes). This role will be exposed to allergens including gluten & soy. This role will be exposed to Neodymium magnets as well as cleaning chemicals including D2 (alcohol-based).

Physical and Sensory Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms overhead and grip; climb stairs, work from heights up to 40 feet; talk or hear. The employee   must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 55 pounds.

Position   Type and Working Schedule

RFT - Regular Full Time, working schedule based