Production Technician II, 1st Shift - St. Louis, M

Production Tech II
St. Louis, MO, US
On-Site
S12

A great Production Technician II is a teammate that places safety first. The Production Technician II in handling raw materials, staging materials for processing and operating pallet jacks or forklifts. Have the ability to work as a team player with different sets of skills.  

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.   

Your key responsibilities
• Set up machines to specification.  Fill and label products. Clean and sanitize equipment between orders
• Able to read and understand batch reports in order to set up machines to order specification
• Able to verify batch weights and quantities through mathematical calculations
• Assist Group Leader and Production Supervisor in training new employees and performing competency reviews as needed
• Understand and follow all plant policies concerning safety/emergency, conduct, maintenance and sanitation
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the care, handling and storage of food products
 
We bring
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring 
• High School Diploma/ GED, preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of Diploma 
• Previous food plant experience, forklift truck experience and license required
• Basic Math skills required
• Ability to be on your feet 60% - 90% of the day
• Frequently lift a 35 lb. product hose; frequently move, lift, pull & push up to 50 lbs
• Willingness and ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot & cold)
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