What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician - 3rd Shift position at Piping Rock?
The Production Technician is responsible for setting up and changing over of the equipment in the Manufacturing area and assisting in Manufacturing operations by operating equipment as needed.
Responsibilities:
We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!
Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.
We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.
Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, troubleshoot, and perform changeovers on manufacturing equipment.
- Ensure equipment is properly set up before and during each job run.
- Monitor equipment performance during operation and help maintain optimal efficiency.
- Follow all procedures and operational guidelines outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
- Contact maintenance as needed when equipment issues arise during operation.
- Assist production and packaging teams with basic operations when requested by the shift supervisor or department manager.
- May operate equipment to cover for associates during breaks or when department is short staffed due call outs / scheduled vacations.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- 2-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with encapsulation machines, tablet presses, and powder blending equipment preferred
- Proficiency with basic computer skills.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Fluency in the English language (both written and verbal).
- Able to perform repetitive lifting tasks.
- Flexibility for overtime when needed
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish).
- Ability to work in a physically challenging environment, including bending, twisting, and standing for up to 8 hours is this something you would be comfortable with
We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!
Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.
We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.
Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $28