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Production Technician - Second or Third Shift

Corrugated Supplies · Cullman, AL, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

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 & Education Requirements

Minimum Educational 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

Language Skills

Working understanding of written and spoken English

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to read & use a non-metric measuring tape

Must be able to count & perform simple mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division)

Physical Demands

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

Working Conditions

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

EEOC: 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.

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