What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Tech Sorter (Union) position at TekniPlex?
The Production Tech Sorter position involves performing pre-start checks and safety inspections, following safety rules, and labeling products with accurate details. The role includes monitoring product quality, packaging correctly, conducting regular quality tests, and separating non-conforming products. The Production Tech Sorter operates stacking equipment, clears jams, and assists teammates when necessary. They maintain a clean work environment, notify supervisors about equipment issues or quality defects, and perform maintenance tasks on packaging equipment. The position requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented team player who can work efficiently with machinery and handle physical and mental demands.
We offer:
- A TOP-NOTCH safety program. The health and safety of our employees is a top priority, to include proven practices to help keep our essential workers safe in a COVID world.
- Great pay. Entry-level, Union Position - pay is $20.30 per hour (plus $.75/hour when working night shift). Per Union Contract, pay will increase to $24.66 per hour after just 1 year of employment!
- Great benefits: Health/Vision/Dental insurance, EAP, Life/AD&D/STD insurance, Holiday pay and PTO, 401k with great Company match plus extra contributions to help grow retirement!
- Training, growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to serve communities by making many of the products people use every single day.
Do you have:
- Prior manufacturing experience? *It’s ok if you don’t because WE WILL TRAIN you!*
- The ability to work Rotating 12-hour shifts (7a-7p & 7p-7a – switching every 4 weeks)
- Commitment to join the United Steelworkers (USW) Union upon being hired?
- A stable work history, strong work ethic & desire to learn/grow?
- A “Can Do” attitude with a proven track record of reliability?
- The ability to work on your feet, lifting/pushing/pulling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
- We produce molded fiber trays for packaging and shipping apples, avocados, eggs and wine bottles.
Salary : $20 - $25