Production Technician

Production Technician REPORTS TO Area Leader/Team Leader SUMMARY Work in a variety of areas, in production and packaging, to produce product for the company. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's). Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner. Assigned shift attendance is required. To work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery. Ability to work as part of a team. Assist fellow employees as needed. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High-school degree or equivalent is required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time. The employee must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts. The employees must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment. The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials. The employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.

Salary : $36,000 - $47,000