Position Description Title:

Production Technician Location:

Champaign, Illinois Direct Reports:

No Reports To:

Production Supervisor, Partner Production Center -

Champaign Position Summary:

The Process Engineering Technician is responsible for preparing formulation batches, testing ingredients and finished goods, optimizing the process, and ensuring final products meet all product quality specifications in adherence with the company's quality and safety standards.

Primary Duties:

• Produce batch formulations according to manufacturing manuals and SOPs.
• Conduct laboratory quality control tests.
• Transport materials throughout the facility by forklift.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure formulations meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment in manufacturing and quality control.

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and quality control, producing batches, performing quality tests, and following procedures.
• Experience in quality control testing and method development and validation.
• Fork lift certification.
• Agriculture crop protection or related industry preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and work individually to accomplish tasks.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed organization and regulated business environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.

Success Factors:

• Work as an advocate for safety and compliance in all aspects of the business
• Act like an owner and make the right business decisions for the company
• Value team work and collaboration above individual success
• Share ideas, input and listen to those ideas from team members
• Enjoy your craft, seek opportunities for continuous learning and development

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person