Day Production Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• Follows all Food Safety, FDA, and cGMP policies in operating practices.
• Leads verification of Batch Production Log Reports
• Demonstrates identified skill sets in daily operational duties.
• Operations and plant startup assistance/coverage
• Instills safety in others by being safety minded; models good safety practices.
• Participates in operational/routine maintenance tasks within the facility work group without interruption of customer product deliveries.
• Leads open communication amongst all facility technicians in relation to best practices, operational/facility needs, safety issues/concerns, conflicts of interest between shifts/other departments, sharing operational knowledge/expertise.
• Assists/works closely with operations or Plant Manager with daily facility needs.
• Completes or assists with operational work orders, and completes in MAXIMO.
• Conducts acceptance PSSR reviews with operations and maintenance.
• Identifies potential needs, enters them into MAXIMO.
• Keeps accurate records; diligent in documentation, record retention policies/procedures. Determines if immediate maintenance action is required; documents it; reports to appropriate personnel.
• Studying/maintaining site-specific standard operating procedures, P&IDs, PFDs, all other technical documentation as relates to operational/equipment processes.
• Escorting on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors throughout the facility as needed; ensures their compliance with national safety policies/procedures.
• Participation in facility safety meetings, inspections.
• Operate Truck Auto-Loading System (TAS) as necessary.
• Follows policies/procedures on proper notification for vacation scheduling, floating holidays, personal days off.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 6+ years of related industrial operations experience
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, as needed for coverage
• Overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, company safety policies/procedures Performs all work in compliance with standard operating/maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety skills, Safe Start and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation, IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc
• Knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes/equipment
• Exhibits understanding of governmental regulations including Food Safety, FDA, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and environmental permitting/compliance, loading /quality assurance, basic electricity, national/local operating procedures, CMMS, maintenance management process, all HSE issues associated with the facility Exhibits mechanical ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 year Associates Degree in a technical field or technical training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• La Porte, TX 77571: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person