Production Technician - Second or Third Shift

Production Technician - Second or Third Shift

RusCorr is the country's largest independent manufacturer of corrugated sheets. At RusCorr, our success is because of our people, so we treat our employees like family. We offer compensation and benefits at the top of the industry, which includes the opportunity to earn an additional 15% monthly production bonus and a college tuition reimbursement program for the children of our employees.
Position Summary: We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining dedicated, talented, and hardworking people whose values align with ours. Entry-level Production Technicians are expected to train through the operations skills to attain the highly skilled operations technician "Tech A" status, and will be responsible for running highly technical processes and equipment.
The candidate will need to have flexibility to work 2nd (3 pm - 11 pm) or 3rd (11 pm - 7 am) shift for the opportunity.
As an employee of RusCorr you are eligible for:
Competitive hourly rate starting at $21.22, with the opportunity to earn $28.64 upon reaching Tech A.
Paid vacation time
Up to 50% college tuition reimbursement for dependent children at any university or technical school
Continuing education reimbursement for employees
Employer match of 50% on the first 6% of employee 401k contributions
Benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability
Duties & Responsibilities: Systems include high speed corrugating machines, robotic assembly devices, conveyors, batch mixers, electrical distribution systems, and building automation systems.
Follow all PPE (personal protective equipment) and safety procedures associated with the production center
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping in work area
Achieve conformance to production goals, product quality and cost
Ability to exercise common courtesy and common sense at all times to build shift and CSC team relationships through mutual respect, conflict resolution, mutual assistance and encouragement
Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement with respect to Safety/Housekeeping, Quality, Cost Production, and Team
Troubleshoot problems throughout production run minimizing safety hazards, loss of quality, production, and downtime
Effectively communicate with plant operations and facility management
Strong desire to learn and share manufacturing processes with the team
Knowledge and ability to read/interpret schematics, highly preferred
Experience and compliance with OSHA regulations
Self-motivated, dependable, punctual, and organized
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs
Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School Diploma/GED
Job related certifications, a plus
Preferred candidate will possess:
Prior experience in corrugated industry
Experience in a manufacturing facility is a plus
Associates degree directly related to manufacturing is a plus
Related Military training/experience prefer but not required
Working understanding of written and spoken English
Must be able to read & use a non-metric measuring tape
Must be able to count & perform simple mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to use hand tools, perform rigging, and handle materials
Ability stand and walk for prolonged periods and maintain balance on narrow walkways
Ability to operate powered industrial trucks
Ability to reach vertically and horizontally with hands and arms
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance
Possess required visual abilities close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Possess OSHA required auditory abilities
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Workspace is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes
Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration
Exposure to a consistently loud work environment
RusCorr is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.