Senior Process Technician

Select Harvest USA

Turlock, CA

Pay: $32-$38/hr

Shift: Full time

**General Overview**

The Senior Process Technician is responsible for the daily operational success of complex food processing equipment to maintain production goals, while ensuring high-quality and safety compliance. The Senior Process Technician is expected to set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot the processing lines while learning and mastering each piece of equipment in a hands-on, fast paced environment.

**Essential Functions**

• Expertly set-up, troubleshoot, maintain, and comprehensively understand production processing equipment including electronic sorting machines, palletizers, fillers, scales, and case erectors to optimize line speeds.
• Monitor line performance to detect malfunctions and adjust / repair equipment on the fly as needed to ensure quality specifications are consistently met.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, problem solving, and repairs to minimize downtime and maintain production through-put.
• Basic understanding of technical drawings, schematics, diagrams, math, and computer skills.
• Ownership of quality and safety at all times while driving continuous improvement.
• Performing start-ups, shut downs, change overs and monitoring line performance.
• Conduct routine inspections and perform monthly preventative maintenance and minor repairs on production equipment.
• Work alongside the quality team to conduct routine quality checks and record data while ensuring product and packaging standards are met.
• Assist in training of new / junior operators.
• Maintain accurate, daily detailed records of production metrics and equipment performance.
• Clean and sterilize processing equipment strictly adhering to health and safety policies while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Require daily usage of pallet jacks, propane / electric forklifts, and aerial lifts.
• Load / Feed raw materials and product into production lines and manage the output.
• Strictly adhere and aid in the enforcement of company GMP, PPE, and SQF protocols.
• Work with maintenance and quality teams to identify process improvements wherever possible.
• Responsible for upholding all Food Safety, Quality, & People Safety policies and regulations.

**Physical Requirements**

• Familiar with various hand / power tools and working with fast paced machinery
• Constantly works indoors / outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Constantly exposed to excessive loud noise
• Frequently exposed to dust, gas, fumes, chemicals, etc.
• Occasionally works at heights greater than 25 feet
• Constant vision requirements (Safety glasses)
• Constantly standing / walking for long periods of time
• Constantly bending, squatting, kneeling, or twisting
• Occasionally climbing or crawling
• Frequently lifting / carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Constant use of hands and arms for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling, reaching, typing, etc.
• Frequent driving of material handling equipment including forklifts, tractors, and aerial lifts.

**Mental Requirements**

• Proficient in advanced machine operations in a food production / packaging environment
• Strong, mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, while maintaining attention to details
• Dependable, focused, and self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work load
• Comfortable working alone or in groups
• Assist customers, vendors, and management in a professional manner
• Analyze and resolve complex issues
• Exercise discretion
• Engage in ethical conduct and decision making

**Required (or Preferred) Education, Licensing and Experience**

• Experience in food processing / manufacturing, packaging, etc.
• Experience operating / maintaining food processing equipment, packaging machinery and processes.
• 5+ years of experience as a mechanic, advanced operator, or similar role within a manufacturing / production environment.
• 5+ years as a certified lift truck operator with propane and electric lifts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a background in operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing processing and packaging equipment**.**
• Familiarity with packaging processes and machinery, including scales, auto-mated packaging machines, electronic sorters, carton erectors, inkjet printers, check-weighers, metal detectors, x-rays, palletizers, and similar equipment.
• High degree of cross-functional understanding of maintenance practices and techniques.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software for packaging machinery.
• Understanding of electrical and pneumatic systems related to processing / packaging equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changi