Production Technician

Production Technician - Entry Level

Sylvan America, Inc., is a group of companies within the global Sylvan Inc. conglomerate which is the global leader in fungal technology and the world’s largest producer and distributor of mushroom spawn. We are looking for highly motivated, reliable, team-oriented, individuals with a positive attitude to join our production crew.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Technicians report to a Production Supervisor and participate in manufacturing, bagging, stacking, inspecting, packing and moving a variety of mushroom spawn strains and other related products. Most of this work is performed in teams requiring the candidate to be reliable (attendance is critical), committed, hardworking, willing to lend a helping hand, and the ability to listen and clearly communicate with team members.

EDUCATION, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment
• Complete tasks as directed by production schedules and procedures within designated time frames
• Demonstrate the ability to perform required work processes
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with others
• Close attention to detail to identify deficient product or packaging
• Evaluate daily tasks to look for continuous improvement opportunities

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods of time.

Work Environment: the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles; and chemicals where protective gear will be required.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Forklift experience, or willingness to obtain certification

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work is performed in lab and manufacturing settings.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including temperature extremes from approximately 32ºF to 100ºF; noise levels more than 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Frequently required to walk; stand; use hands to feel or handle; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk; hear
• Work weekends and holidays as required.