Job Title: Technician, Production

Reports To: Supervisor, Production

Position Location: Charleston, SC

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Production Technician is responsible for the production and/or packaging of a variety of manufactured products. The position requires technical knowledge of automated manufacturing systems and ability to perform minor maintenance. Use Good Manufacturing Practices and problem-solving techniques in a fast-paced environment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. This position typically requires exercising independent judgment to perform the responsibilities described herein. responsibilities that are required by the employee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Critical thinking skills related to production equipment used for automated packaging, sorting, washing, cutting, taping, labeling, counting, and the assembly of CP products

• Work with robotics, vision systems and PLC/HMI controls

• Meet and/or exceed production metric standards while maintaining a focus on quality

• Monitor systems and troubleshoot equipment used for precision weighing

• Ensure work area and equipment are maintained in a clean and orderly condition

• A vision for safety and the ability to implement a high level of 5S

• Perform related equipment maintenance duties on automated systems / robotics as required by supervisor

• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School diploma, General Education Degree, or equivalent required; 2-year technical degree or certification from an accredited institution preferred

Experience:

• 3 or more years of previous related experience

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Possess intermediate mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

• Self-directed, team player, goal focused

• Comprehensive understanding of Lean Manufacturing

• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other time essential constraints

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization

• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization

  This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.