1st Shift Production Technician I

CTI Foods Overview:

Welcome to CTI Foods, where quality, service, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a leading food manufacturing company, dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible products and our employees with a rewarding career. 

 

At CTI, we passionately believe that people are our #1 ingredient. We provide a positive and supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and advancement, and a competitive compensation package. We value our employees' contributions and strive to create a culture of respect, teamwork, and excellence.

 

Whether you're interested in a career in production, quality control, or management, we have a variety of opportunities available. We believe that our success is a result of our focus on quality, service, and people, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers and employees with excellence.

 

If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food manufacturing industry, look no further than CTI Foods! Join our team and become a part of a company that values quality, service, and people. 

Job Overview:

Under supervision responsible for the safe production and quality of food through the operation, maintenance and sanitation of food production and packaging equipment. May perform the following tasks including lifting, stacking, dumping, pushing and pulling of boxes. Adhere to all GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and adhere to JSA guidelines.
2. Follow all SOP’s (standard operating procedures) for the operation of the equipment used
3. Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner
4. Set up machinery ensuring all production materials are available
5. Operate and monitor equipment and replenish materials as needed
6. Follow specific machine operating procedures and make adjustments as necessary
7. Follow daily set up and/or shutdown procedures
8. Maintain accurate production records
9. Make adjustments to check weighers, metal detectors and codes as required
10. Expected to achieve established performance standards.
11. Maintain appropriate level of raw materials as required, to ensure production lines incur minimal down time
12. Work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing over or under machinery.
13. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and perform as a member of a team
14. Must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends and/or holidays
15. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
16. Complete routine documentation associated with the manufacture of product
17. Ability to identify visual defects and make correction as needed, and identify and distinguish between colors
18. Must be able to work in areas of varying temperatures
19. Relieve other associates as necessary
20. Maintain good housekeeping
21. Regular attendance
22. Promotes, adheres, and is responsible for Food Safety and Quality
23. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
24. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws as well as company policies and procedures
25. Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

What we need from you:

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as box markings, labels, schedules, safety rules, GMP’s and general instructions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and equipment
• Ability to work in a high paced environment
• Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, talk or hear and will be working from heights. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste/smell; and frequently required to climb and must be able to reach all levels in the bay. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and regularly lifts to 50 pounds.

 

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires that hearing protection be worn in production areas at all times.

What you'll receive from us:

• Salary within the range of $23.83 to $25.98 per hour depending on position
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• 401K Matching
• FSA & HSA available
• EAP and wellbeing support
• Tuition reimbursement program available

CTI Foods is a culinary-driven company that offers a diverse range of custom food solutions to the foodservice and restaurant industries, including raw and pre-cooked protein, soups and sauces and dehydrated beans. CTI Foods has six state-of-the-art food processing facilities and has over 1,500 employees at its California, Idaho, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Texas locations.