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Production Control Tech I

Cretex Companies, Inc.
Coon Rapids, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Overview

The Production Control Tech I will coordinate the product flow after the machining process through final inspection. This position will work with quality, accounting, manufacturing, and engineering to move product throughout the organization. This position will also communicate the status of the product with customers and outside vendors.

Shift: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Responsibilities

  • Maintain production schedule and work orders to enable product flow to insure on time deliveries
  • Print orders for production and monitor the completion of orders
  • Supply customer service with delivery dates
  • Monitor customer backlog reports for manufacturing to ensure on time delivery
  • Move product internally and expedite to outside vendors
  • Expedite orders as needed to meet customer demands
  • Respond to internal customer requests
  • Prepare and submit shipping lists to accounting
  • Adhere to all safety policies; includes wearing personal protective equipment when required
  • Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
  • Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
  • Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
  • Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
  • Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
  • Participate in required company meetings
  • Maintain an organized work area (5S)
  • Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
  • Complete all other work duties as assigned
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent degree (GED)
  • Understanding of production requirements, processes and materials
  • Understanding of schedules and planning principles and concepts
  • Understanding of inventory principles and concepts
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • 1 year of experience
  • Medical manufacturing experience
  • Experience working in a highly regulated industry (FDA, ISO)

Pay Range

USD $23.08 - USD $33.46 /Hr.

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20 hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20 hours/week.

30 hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30 hours per week.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Salary : $23 - $33

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