Production Technician - Fruit by the Foot and Gushers

Position Overview

• Production Technician – Fruit by the Foot and Gushers
• Starting Pay: $26.90 per hour
• 12-hour shifts

What We Have to Offer

• $26.90 per hour starting rate
• Internal Advancement Opportunity Rates:
• Technician I: $28.09 per hour
• Technician II: $30.60 per hour
• Technician III: $33.32 per hour
• Technician IV: $36.62 per hour
• Technician IV Level Completion: $40.84 per hour
• All rates include $2.00 per hour for rotation schedule differential
• Up to 120 hours of vacation annually
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, life insurance
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• We prioritize work life balance, health and wellness, and equal access to resources for development opportunities and advancement.
• Our Fruit System (Fruit by the Foot and Gushers) has:
• 12-hour shifts
• Day shift: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Night shift: 5:30 pm to 6:00 am
• Shift Schedule
• 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off
• Shift Rotation (2-week work blocks)
• 2 weeks on days then 2 weeks on nights
• Schedule Perks
• 182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year
• Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Key Accountabilities

As part of our manufacturing team, you will

• Demonstrate leadership behaviors that positively impact results/outcomes for the shift team
• Have Equipment Ownership including operation, improvement, and maintenance of equipment
• Own and manage DMS (Daily Management System) activities inside and outside of shift DDS (Daily Direction Setting)
• Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff for support
• Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications
• Participate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipment
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Have skillset and leadership development opportunities with a pay for skills program to achieve higher pay levels by developing and acquiring new skills from an "Equipment Ownership", "Process Ownership" and Leadership" standpoint
• Assist in training new employees

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems
• Ability to learn and build technical skillsets in electrical and/or mechanical
• Basic computer skills with the ability to use digital tools and systems to complete daily work tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.