PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Description: Primary Responsibilities Safety Keep safety at the forefront through compliance, training, identifying potential hazards, reporting incidents, knowing emergency response procedures and actively participating in safety initiatives. Maintain all interior and exterior work areas in accordance with SQF compliance and safety policy and procedures, including maintaining the Master Sanitation Schedule to SDSP standards. Work with the safety department and SQF management to comply with employee, product safety, and environmental compliance program standards. Maintain standards above minimum compliance with all governing laws and regulations. People Understand and comply with facility policies and procedures to ensure all facility or company objectives and goals are achieved. Professionally interact and clearly communicate with all facility team members and departments. Engage as a team member, actively completing daily tasks and additional duties. Develop strong relationships with all internal departments. Production Responsible for operating and making necessary adjustments for all designated areas of the facility on a routine basis to maintain safe and efficient operations. Gather and test various process samples, interpret and document results, make necessary adjustments to target key metrics across facility. Participate in light, routine maintenance activities and inspections. Identify and troubleshoot equipment and process challenges. Work alongside other team members to preserve a safe and clean work environment. Seek out and communicate any safety or mechanical issues. Communicate and Collaborate Notify supervisor of any observed safety, environmental, quality, or production opportunities. Communicate with oncoming crew of all happenings, findings, or concerns that took place during shift. Document operational challenges or main occurrences through shift notes. Perform duties outside normal responsibilities as needed to support the team and organizational goals. Requirements: Basic Qualifications Highschool diploma or equivalent Strong verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills including entering data into a spreadsheet and utilizing email Maintain a safe, positive work attitude and demonstrate willingness to be a team member Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work well with others Experience in a processing facility is preferred Physical Requirements Must Possess the Ability to Do the Following Frequently: Bend, squat, and kneel Sit, stand, and walk Push/Pull/Carry/Lift 25- 50lbs. Use fine finger movements Reach above shoulder level Climb ladders and stairs Work Environment Work on & around high structures Exposed to excessive noise Exposed to dust Works around moving machinery Drives motorized equipment Occasionally exposed to fumes Exposed to temperature changes Work in confined spaces Indoor and outdoor work