PURIS
Overnight Production Technician
At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. By transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products, our ingredients are powering a healthier future. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a growing food industry. As an Overnight Production Technician, you play a key role to ensure the plant has a 90% uptime while completing your daily duties in plant operations & food safety. Safety is our #1 priority, therefore Production Technicians must adhere to all plant policies with regard to Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Starting Pay Rate: $18.00+
Potential to earn up to $24.75 an hour based on shift differential, experience, and attendance. Fuel allowance, telehealth service, and attendance incentive up to $3.00/hr are also available.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
Responsible for monitoring and operating plant equipment, controlling product flow to ensure the process is operating at peak performance; take immediate corrective action for all problems.
Responsible for performing routine and non‑routine tasks in a safe manner, in addition to supporting and abiding by the safety culture.
May work various duties for receiving raw material loads into the facility.
Fulfill required documentation and process check sheets on a regular basis.
Operate packaging equipment and perform quality checks throughout the process.
Work in loading various types of shipping containers.
Responsible for keeping plant clean and neat.
Assist with plant preventive maintenance and repairs.
Perform other tasks and projects as required.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Mechanical aptitude preferred.
Prior forklift experience helpful.
Knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety a plus.
1 year or more in a manufacturing environment or some type of agricultural experience preferred.
Skills and Capabilities
Willingness to learn new things and help others.
Writing and understanding written sentences, paragraphs, and directions in work related documents.
Be able to use effective time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks.
Capable of physical labor.
Capable of wearing PPE; including, but not limited to: hearing, eye, and hand protection.
Additional Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, and occasionally more with assistance.
Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination for handling tools and machinery.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
Comfortable working in varying temperatures (hot, cold, humid).
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and steel‑toed boots.
Visual and auditory ability to detect safety hazards and machine malfunctions.
Ability to push, pull, squat, kneel, or twist as needed during shift.
Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently and safely.
May be required to sit or operate forklifts or machinery for extended periods.
Benefits
At PURIS, we’re proud to support our team with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Starting the first of the month after your hire date, you’ll enjoy access to Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck. We also offer dental and vision coverage, as well as free digital health care for all employees. You will also have access to Life and Short‑Term Disability insurance covered for you at 100%, along with flexible health and dependent care spending accounts. PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6%, toward your retirement plan. Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with 80 hours of PTO accrued annually, 8 paid holidays, and access to a variety of other free resources at your disposal.
Why Work with Us?
Career Growth: PURIS offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.
Innovative Environment: You'll have the opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art engineering and cutting‑edge technology.
Strong Values: We uphold integrity and a global vision for the future.
Commitment to Sustainability: Our manufacturing processes are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote regenerative agriculture.
Join Our Team
To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers . PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, a drug screen, and E‑verify for all new hires.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any PURIS employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment and therefore become the property of PURIS.
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