What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician position at SkySource Solutions Inc.?
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Shift: Monday-Friday | 4:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Pay Rate: $19/hour
Join our dynamic team as a Production Technician and play a key role in ensuring high-quality manufacturing operations. This weekend shift position is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about safety, efficiency, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on production equipment (fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, blow mold machines, wrappers, forklifts)
- Record preventative maintenance, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output, and other key metrics
- Adhere to safe work practices and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Communicate effectively to resolve issues impacting production standards
- Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, output, and downtime
- Perform mathematical calculations as needed
- Conduct hourly quality checks and inspect raw materials before use
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality Assurance, Maintenance, etc.)
- Attend scheduled shift, team, and plant meetings
- Continuously improve line operations and support other technicians
- Cross-train in other areas to support during downtimes
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation
- Execute duties with urgency while prioritizing safety and quality
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
- Prior experience in clean manufacturing preferred
- Ability to work scheduled weekend shift including start-up and handover meetings
- Exposure to high-speed production and basic maintenance preferred
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
- Strong communication skills (face-to-face and radio)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Basic computer skills; SAP experience a plus
- Forklift experience preferred (training available)
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions
Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Production: 1 year (Preferred)
- Machine Operations: 1 year (Preferred)
- Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
- Quality inspection: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21