Production Technician bei Primo Brands

Factory Location: Woodridge, IL
Compensation:  $28.28 / hour 
Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked 
Schedule:  12-hour shifts on rotating schedule
Night shift: 2-2-3 Schedule, 5pm – 5am
Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs 
Must be able to attend training for 3 weeks during the day 5:00 am – 5:00 pm [night shift only] 

Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more!  Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment

Skills Required:
- Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance according to company standards on production equipment consisting of fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, blow mold machines, wrappers, and forklifts
- Record the following: preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics 
- Adhere to safe work practices, good manufacturing practices, and participate in safe behavior observation programs
- Communicate effectively when issues arise that prevent operating to company standards/procedures
- Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, and downtime
- Perform mathematical calculations as needed
- Ensure quality product is sent to customers by completing hourly quality checks
- Inspect raw materials against quality standards before loading them
- Interact with team members from various departments (Quality Assurance, Maintenance, etc.) to maximize output and efficiency
- Attend shift, team, and plant meetings during their scheduled times
- Measure and continuously improve the line operation as a team and with other technicians
- Cross-train in other areas to support operations during downtimes 
- Maintain your workstation in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and good manufacturing practices.
- Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency

Requirements/Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- Prior experience in clean manufacturing preferred
- Ability to work the scheduled shift which includes start-up and handover meetings
- Exposure to high-speed production and/or basic maintenance is preferred
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
- Ability to work on your own and with a team
- Strong communication skills both face to face and over the radio
- Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP experience a plus
- Forklift experience is preferred, but we are able to train new associates
- Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. and stand on your feet for extended periods of time throughout the day
- Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather and changes in temperature