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Job Title:

Production Technician 3

Location:

Sparta, TN 38583 - 100% onsite

Duration:

6 months contract - This is a Temp-to-hire position.

ROTATING SHIFTS

Worker will be working Sun. Wed. Thur. 36 hours - 12 hours shifts one week Rotate to Mon. Tue. Fri. Sat. 48 hours next week... 40 hours reg with 8 hours overtime. 12 hours shift... working from 6:00 to 18:00 needing a worker for nights ... 18:00 to 06:00 We have night position available and day. MUST be able to be flexible for required shift hours/weeks.

•Online assessment is required and must be completed and passed PRIOR to the candidate being shortlisted. Candidates must complete the assessment within 24 hours or they will be rejected.

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Job Responsibilities:

Position responsibilities include normal activities and tasks required in production Conduct routine safety and equipment inspections and utilize various reporting mechanisms to rectify issues Record proper operating and material information for production lot processing Operate manufacturing equipment according to production

ISO /TS16949

procedures Process set-up instruction sheets, blend instruction sheets, etc. Prepare packaging for finished goods with proper labeling and materials identification Gather, stage, and load proper materials for product compounding Collect samples for QC and color testing Perform housekeeping to maintain production and operations in neat and orderly condition Operate peripheral and auxiliary equipment such as fume collection system, dust collection system, bulk pellet transfer systems, etc. Participate in problem-solving to make necessary equipment repairs or process corrections to maintain required production quality and volume Operate a forklift to move needed raw materials and scrap materials to properly designated areas Provide production or operations support as directed by Team Leader or other management Complete audits and inspections (total productive maintenance, housekeeping checklists, etc) Complete computer based self-assessment Complete required monthly training (classroom training, computer-based training, etc.) Alignment of these tasks and activities will be dependent upon team alignment of duties, as well as product volume and schedule mix, which may affect specific tasks required on any given day

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred TOP required skills: Must be able to lift 50 lbs and have forklift experience, Key Success Factors (SPECIFIC

EXPECTATIONS DURING NEXT 6-18 MONTHS

) Become proficient at operating all production equipment (in the support class) with minimal supervision Demonstrate ability to act as a team player and support production goals for the business Complete orientation Complete a minimum of 90 days of training Complete 180-day (minimum) probation period Complete written and/or hands on training in the following areas Forklift, convey systems, making a blend, valves, feeder cleaning, Roving, line packout, STW, turnaround (end of line), cleaning pelletizers, and other miscellaneous items Maintain an acceptable attendance record Learn, understand, and support improvements as they are implemented throughout the plant Maintain a positive attitude and take the initiative to help others in order to foster teamwork Proficiency in completing paperwork with minimal amount of errors Attributes and skills required/sought Initiate and support various team projects Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change Excellent communication skills

Physical Demands:

Employee is required to stand for sustained periods of time Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty-five (55) pounds Employee may infrequently move (not lift) objects requiring up to seventy-five (75) pounds of force Position requires use of hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls Employee is required to drive a tow motor

Walking:

Employee is required to move on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances

Reaching:

Employee must be able to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Balancing:

Employee must be able to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling

Pushing:

Employee must be able to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press against something with steady force

Pulling:

Employee must be able to use upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion

Grasping:

Employee must be able to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm

Repetitive Motions:

Employee must be able to use substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers

Climbing:

Employee must be able to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs, and/or hands and arms

Stooping:

Employee must be able to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist

Kneeling:

Employee must be able to bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

Crouching:

Employee must be able to bend the body downward/forward by bending leg/spine

Pay:

$16.00 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 50.0 per week Application Question(s): 1. Do you have a high school diploma or GED? 1. Are you able to complete and pass the mandatory online assessment within 24 hours of receiving it? Are you flexible to work rotating 12-hour shifts, alternating between 36 and 48 hours per week, including weekends, and would you prefer the day shift (6:00 AM-6:00 PM) or the night shift (6:00 PM-6:00 AM)?

Work Location:

In person