Production Technician

Our client, a manufacturing and agriculture operations team is seeking a Production Technician to join their team. As a Production Technician, you will be part of the plant operations group supporting production activities throughout the season. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a safety-first mindset, and the drive to learn and operate highly automated equipment—skills that will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Production Technician

Location: Dahlgren, IL

Pay Range: $17.50 / hour

Shift: 8 hours per shift

What's the Job?

• Set up, monitor, and support highly automated equipment used in harvest, conditioning, treating, and packing processes.
• Perform conditioning activities such as sizing, gravity operation, bagging, and palletizing.
• Support return and rework activities to keep production moving efficiently.
• Handle warehousing tasks including forklift operation, collecting samples, pooling, and related duties.
• Complete additional plant and warehouse duties as assigned by your supervisor.

What's Needed?

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred, with some manufacturing or agriculture related experience preferred.
• Willing and able to work in a variety of areas, including plant and warehouse environments.
• Willing and able to climb and/or work in elevated areas, and stand and sit for extended periods.
• Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions.
• Willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs., and complete work involving repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to essential seasonal production operations from start to finish.
• Potential shift differential for eligible start times (2:00 pm or after, prior to 6:00 am).
• Retention bonus of $250.00, subject to supervisor approval at the end of the season based on attendance & performance.
• Clear expectations for a 24/5 schedule during busy season (October - March), with shift assignments determined once the schedule begins.
• Support to get started quickly—no resume required, and new hires will be brought on after screenings are completed.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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