Production Technician

an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.

Kurita's corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony

Job Title: Production Technician

Location: Cambridge, MN

Comp: $23/hour

Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm

The Production Technician is responsible for assisting in the production process from order to completion, ensuring orders are filled in a timely manner, meeting or exceeding customer requests, and supporting department goals. The Production Technician will blend or assist in the production of chemical products, load/unloading trucks, prepare shipments and comply with all Kurita America safety requirements, policies, and procedures, and maintain the production area in operational condition. All work must be done in a safe, efficient manner that meets or exceeds our quality standards.

Maintain a safe work environment by using the proper PPE and following all work instructions.
• Accountable for producing, repackaging or relabeling chemicals in accordance with Kurita America's quality control procedures, including completing and maintaining batch tickets, labels and other order details.
• Prepare parcel shipments according to 49 CFR, verify labeled and documented properly before shipping.
• Accurately track lot numbers of all products shipped from warehouse on Bill of Lading (BOL) and on the warehouse shipment. Use chemical on a First In, First Out (FIFO) basis preventing the spoiling of product by properly identifying lot numbers.
• Tag and track returned chemical per Returned Materials process.
• Assist in annual and cycle inventory counts.
• Maintain all production equipment. Work with Maintenance and/or Shift Lead to schedule needed repairs.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of plant, grounds, and production equipment.
• Assist Shift Lead by coordinating work flow/information between shifts, QC, and Transportation.
• Request from the Production Coordinator non-chemical products to include operating supplies, safety supplies, labels, and office supplies.
• Other duties as assigned

• Similar industrial production experience will be considered as equivalent.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Mechanical abilities and aptitude combined with the following physical requirements: lift 100lbs, push 750lbs on drum cart, use manual pallet jack with 4,000lb pallet, use forklifts, and wear respirator and other PPE.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to identify and manage process improvement.
• Must demonstrate the following skills: communication, multitasking, high level of attention to detail, and thrive in a team environment.

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