Manufacturing Process Technician — GMP/HACCP Environment

Role Overview Reporting to the Operations Team Lead, you will operate and maintain automated production equipment to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals in a high-volume setting.

Key Responsibilities Safety leadership:

follow policies, complete 5S/housekeeping and vehicle checks, and actively report incidents and near-misses within the plant Safety Program.

Quality ownership:

uphold Positive Release standards; use gauges and inspection tools; identify defects, adjust equipment, document findings, and enter data into quality systems.

Production control:

run multiple machines in continuous production; prevent stoppages, minimize waste, and sustain OEE.

Documentation:

complete required charting and production records accurately and on time.

Improvement mindset:

propose process enhancements and support CI teams to reduce operating costs and eliminate waste.

Compliance:

work to the BRC Food Safety Policy, GMPs, HACCP Principle, ISO14001, and OSHA requirements.

Standards development:

contribute to drafting and refining SOPs and work instructions.

Automation:

operate within highly automated cells, including robotic equipment.

Reliability:

perform and record daily/weekly/monthly maintenance activities.

Projects:

assist with trial runs (SMA's), equipment installs, overhauls, and upgrades.

Support:

operate forklifts as required and provide break relief. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Mechanical aptitude; strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational abilities; attention to detail. 2+ years' high-volume manufacturing experience preferred. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer/math skills to interpret drawings, review specifications and work instructions, and report line performance. Working knowledge of measurement and inspection devices. Willingness to work 8- or 12-hour shifts, day or off-shifts, plus weekends, holidays, and overtime. Adaptability to evolving initiatives. Physical Requirements & Schedule Average workweek alternates 36/48 hours; usual shift is 12 hours. Regular standing and walking; frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; occasional non-permit-required confined space work (with training). Frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs; good hand/eye coordination; close and distance vision with color recognition. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Environment & Special Hazards Very loud environment—hearing protection and assigned PPE required. Temperatures may range from very cold to approximately 95 degrees; potential exposure to fumes, dust, and odors. Mechanical/electrical hazards; pinch points; risk of cuts, burns, and exposure to metal dust/slivers. Daily work near hazardous and explosive chemicals.