Plant Technician

TITLE

Plant Technician

LOCATION

Memphis, TN

REPORTS TO

Area Leader

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate high speed making, packing and other production related equipment
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on basic equipment components
• Must have the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Develop and analyze data using basic skills in math and statistics
• Ability to make data driven decisions, act upon them, and accept accountability
• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Produce high quality products in a safe manner
• Must be available to work any shift, including weekends and overtime, as needed while maintaining a good attendance record
• Flow to the work in all areas of processing and packaging and willingness to rotate shifts
• Operate a computer to input and review data for the purpose of maintaining accurate records
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team oriented environment and good communication skills within team and cross functionally

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

• High-school degree or equivalent is required
• A two-year degree or technical degree is preferred

Other

• Minimum age of 18
• At least two years of previous manufacturing / technical experience OR a technical degree is required
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP’s and general instructions as well as carry out both oral and written instruction
• Work consistently with a team and demonstrate conflict resolution, problem solving, time management, goal setting, priority setting and process improvement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job.

• Employee is regularly required to stand and lift
• Employee is required to use hands and arms for reaching / handling purposes
• Employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time
• Employee must be able to work any shift (day or night) including weekends and holidays if a business need arises
• Employee 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
• Employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis
• Employee must be able to tolerate exposure to food allergens
• Employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis as well as stand on or move around on platforms, equipment and concrete floors

Candidates must be willing to complete each stage of the selection process, including the on-line application, testing, interview process, drug screen, background investigation, and pre-employment physical examination.