New Orleans Production Technician

Production Technician Coffee Manufacturing

TITLE

Plant Technician

LOCATION

New Orleans, LA

REPORTS TO

Manager of Operations

PRIMARY PURPUSE OF THE POSITION

Work in a variety of skill areas, in production and packaging, to produce product for the company. Follow all company Safety Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's). Produce high quality products in a safe manner.

• Must be available to work any shift, weekends and overtime as needed and maintain a good attendance record.

• Technician must be able to flow to work in all skill areas of production and packaging.

• Technician must be able to operate a computer to input and review data for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and can work as part of a team and assist others as needed.
• Technician must be able to meet all the physical demands of the role and any additional duties/task required in a safe manner.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary functions of this role are to:

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude is required to be able to read, understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) work environment
• Perform the necessary movements for the purposes of operating, maintaining, and cleaning high-speed making, packing, shipping, and other production related equipment
• Perform basic troubleshooting of machinery and process issues, which would include repairs and maintenance activities
• Capable of supporting changeover processes
• Use of basic hand and power tools (i.e., wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.)
• Capable of using a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data, utilize email and on-line training resources
• Must be able to analyze information using basic skills in math and statistics
• Operate essential material handling equipment at the site (i.e., Forklift, Hand Trucks, Clamp Trucks, etc.)
• Capable to enter Confined Spaces, including tanks and other specialty skill areas
• Follows all company Safety Practices and personal safety requirements, including using required Personal Protective Equipment
• The ability to discern the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment, start-up, evacuations, fires, etc.
• Produce high quality products and follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Ability to Problem Solve (Analytical Troubleshooting, Critical Thinking, Root Cause Analysis)
• Ability to own and drive plant results with leadership skills
• Must be available to work any shift, weekends and overtime as needed and maintain good attendance record
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

• High-school degree or equivalent, required

Required Experience & Abilities

• Either Two (2) years of technical or manufacturing work experience, required

OR

• Technical education/training certification/degree (mechanical, shop, electrical, computer, CAD design, etc.) or completed a four year college degree, required

AND

• Minimum age of 18, required
• Willingness to complete each stage of the selection process, required

Other job requirements

• Employee is regularly required to stand and lift.
• Employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• Employee must be able to work 12 hour shifts.
• 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.
• Employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
• Employee must be able to climb steps, and work in confined spaces on a regular basis.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses. The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.
• Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The employee must be able to pass a PFT test.
• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to coffee materials.