Production Tech

Description

Position Summary 

The Production Tech is responsible for supporting the daily production and packaging of dry ice products. This role involves operating production equipment, handling materials, and performing routine maintenance and quality checks to ensure safety, efficiency, and product quality. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. 
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Ensures correct quality control of dry ice produced as well as tracks the quantities and materials used  

• Receives and processes incoming stock  

• Monitors product quality: making changes as directed and track changes  

• Maintains clear records on all inventory and stock  

• Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes  

• Prepares orders for shipments  

• Records exact arrival and departure times for shipments  

• Operates stock management tools  

• Demonstrates support of General Manufacturing Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adheres to all quality requirements including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), etc.  

• Works at maintaining a safe work environment and remains in compliance of all Company, Local, State and Federal mandates, or programs  

• Looks for improvements in services and processes with the objective to reduce waste while striving for greater efficiency and profitability  

• Assists with maintaining records for all phases of production relative to safety, (KPI’s) key performance indicators, and order completion  

• Understands and follows procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan (and any other programs that support the food safety and quality systems and other 3rd party audits)  

• Participates in LEAN manufacturing culture (The five principles of lean manufacturing are value, value streams, flow, pull, and perfection. They guide organizations on how to create the most amount of value for their customers while maximizing efficiency at the same time 

• Additional duties as needed 

Qualifications

Qualifications 

Education: High school diploma or GED required. 
Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred; experience with forklift operation is a plus. 
 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 

• Ability to work in cold and noisy environments. 

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks. 

• Basic math and reading skills; ability to understand production labels and instructions. 

• Ability to successfully pass a drug test.

Work Conditions 

• Exposure to cold temperatures (production area) and loud machinery. 

• Must be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. 

• Shift work, including potential overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by production demands.