Process Technician
Loudon, TN
Join us at Primient for a well-paid manufacturing job with big prospects. From day one, you'll earn a great wage and full benefits. Then, your pay will keep increasing as your skillset grows.
1. Starting pay of $30.07/hr with opportunity to advance to $34.21/hr with our pay for skill system.
2. Benefits include Healthcare/Medical insurance from day one, 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans, and generous vacation package.
3. Structured career progression and greater responsibilities.
ABOUT PRIMIENT
Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. We are making an unprecedented investment in our plant and people to create a state-of-the-art facility. It will be a rewarding place for people to work now and for generations to come.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Primient Process Technician role is not your typical factory job. There is some manual labor, but you are not just standing on a line or doing simple repetitive tasks. Each shift is different, with new problems to solve and wide-ranging duties to perform as part of a team. From your first day onwards, you will be learning and mastering key skills - to follow the path to becoming a skilled technician.
Process Technician - the need to know
1. Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHS policies and procedures.
2. Being responsible for their own actions.
3. Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others, and the environment.
4. Complete tasks and maintain current training on all area Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that support Loudon's identity preserved statuses.
5. Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.
6. Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work.
7. Diagnose, operate, correct, and manage the outcomes of complex processing systems utilizing a real-time ERP system (OS PI).
8. Deliver effective turnover to the oncoming team through verbal and written communication (logbook).
9. Safely perform all required duties, including writing permits, performing safety audits, and daily safety messages.
10. Produce quality products, record all information in process quality assurance tests, and take appropriate actions to correct deviations.
11. Perform environmental checks per our permits to ensure compliance.
12. Maintain a clean work environment per established Good Manufacturing Practices.
13. Required to learn all aspects of Technical Process Operation via a progressive training program and demonstrate proficiency.
14. Train other technicians.
15. Perform basic maintenance duties and assist maintenance team when directed.
16. Monitor control centers, reviewing information, making independent and informed decisions, and operating equipment safely and efficiently.
Skill blocks: the more you learn, the more you earn: At Primient we pay you to upskill through a system of learning and development called "skill blocks". Gaining new skills blocks leads to pay enhancements and helps you to advance on our structured Technician Career Path.
ABOUT YOU
1. Associates Degree or higher preferred with minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. 3-5 years of industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
3. Rotating shift experience preferred.
4. Must be able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements
1. Lifting of up to 55 pounds without mechanical assistance.
2. Climb a vertical ladder up to 15ft.
3. Climb several flights of stairs, several times a shift.
4. Stand for up to 1 hour without sitting.
5. Bending and twisting motion at the waist and knees.
6. Ability to work a rotating shift schedule with flexibility.
7. Our facility is 100% tobacco-free, no exceptions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Rewards & benefits
Competitive salary with performance linked enhancements, 401 K matching, and Healthcare/Medical insurance.
Shift system
We operate 24/7/365 with rotating day and night shifts. The advantage of our scheduling is that your shifts are set in stone, allowing you to make clear arrangements a year in advance.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
Successful candidates must also pass a computer test, drug screen, and background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr