09/09/2024
Are you looking for a new career? We are looking to add to our production team!
Job location Waseca, MN
Manufacturing Technician
Must be at least 21 years of age!
Reports To
Manufacturing Manager
Job Overview
The Manufacturing Technician works individually and as part of a team to produce various products according to cGMP and FDA protocols and within specified quality expectations. Using a generated batch sheet, they retrieve the necessary raw materials from inventory, transact, measure, record and process as specified. They also assist with facilities maintenance, raw materials and consumable inventory, storage, waste streams, equipment maintenance and assisting other departments as necessary.
Assist team members in other manufacturing departments as directed by the Manufacturing Manager in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, cGMP, ISO, FSMS, Organic, and Novel Food Certifications. All manufacturing Team members are directly responsible for safety, productivity, on-time delivery, and quality of products produced.
Responsibilities and Duties
Follows all safety procedures, practices and protocols. Follows proper grounding and bonding. Follows protocols for working in an explosion proof workspace.
Works with flammable solvents, corrosive and acidic liquids and solids.
Manufactures products and intermediate materials that meet or exceed company quality standards in compliance with accepted cGMP protocols.
Practices proper cGMP sanitation techniques when handling raw materials, process vessels, equipment, base, bulk, and intermediate products.
Practices proper cGMP hygiene protocols when in manufacturing, production or material storage areas.
Wear the proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as per the materials being handled.
Accurately measures materials using a variety of metric and standard unit scales.
Records material additions, transfers, tares, run times, run speeds, equipment, process, etc. legibly on the batch sheet and transacts accordingly.
Assists supervisor in maintaining required inventory levels for consumables, reports any shortages.
Accurately pick, scan, and transact raw materials and intermediate products.
Assists Supply Chain in maintaining required inventory levels for raw and intermediate materials, performs cycle counts and reports any shortages.
Performs regular inspections in mixing and storage areas to ensure OSHA compliance. Perform onsite maintenance and or minor equipment modifications, and adjustments as needed.
Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment as needed to ensure successful production runs; document troubleshooting steps in PCS report
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Qualifications & Skills
Must meet age requirement (at least 21 years of age)
High School Diploma - associates degree preferred.
1-2 years’ experience in the Manufacturing or Production or related industry
Knowledge in the Personal Care, Beauty, Supplement production processes and technology.
Knowledge in general office equipment
Knowledge of Machinery and Equipment used in production processes
Comfortable working with and around chemicals
Good mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining heavy equipment * Capable of working with little or no supervision
Mixing principles and fluid mechanics knowledge
Basic chemical knowledge
Operating within cGMP guidelines
Chemical Manufacturing experience
Manufacturing or Production experience
Chemical handling experience
Forklift and pallet jack experience
Knowledge of inventory movements and transactions
Certifications
Food Handlers Certificate a plus
Physical Abilities
Ability to work long hours, varying shifts, to be On-Call, stand for more than 8 hours, work in confined space, wear respirator or face covering.
Basic math computation ability
Working knowledge of Excel
Ability to read and comprehend documents at the level of the work being performed
Able to take verbal and written instructions
Able to communicate effectively
Must be organized and able to multitask Organizational Skills:
Good problem identification, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Focus on the customer experience
Enterprise thinking and alignment
Personal leadership and initiative
Accountability and follow-up
Adaptability to change and innovation
Open to continuing education
Lifting, bending and stooping up to 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Overtime pay
Application Question(s):
Are you at least 21 years of age?
Experience:
Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Day Shift
Work Location: In person
