Job description:
Production Technician - (Entry Level)
Shift: Daylight (7:00am-3:00p)/ Night (7:00p-3:00a)
Sylvan America, Inc., is a group of companies within the global Sylvan Inc. conglomerate which is the global leader in fungal technology and the world’s largest producer and distributor of mushroom spawn. We are currently hiring for reliable and energetic Production Technicians to join our team.
The Role & Responsibilities:
- Pack line Production Technicians report to a Production Supervisor and participate in inspecting all surfaces of each bag;
- Identifying various product or packaging imperfections;
- Discarding defective products;
- Placing a product in boxes, totes, and freezer spacers;
- Stacking products onto pallets;
- And securing pallets.
- Most of this work is performed in teams requiring the candidate to be reliable, committed, hardworking, willing to lend a helping hand, and able to listen and clearly communicate with team members.
Education, Skill And Ability Requirements:
We are looking for highly motivated, reliable, multi-functional individuals with a positive attitude and the following education, skills and abilities:
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Basic computer skills
- Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment
- Complete tasks as directed by production schedules and procedures within designated time frames
- Demonstrate the ability to perform required work processes
- Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with others
- Close attention to detail to identify deficient products or packaging
- Evaluate daily tasks to look for continuous improvement opportunities
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
Work Environment:
The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles; and chemicals where protective gear will be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Dayton, NV 89403 (Required)
Work Location: In person