Manufacturing Support Technician

Responsible for assuring all aspects of the granulation operation are accomplished to meet production demands. Responsible for specific housekeeping assignments. Provides Forming Area support as necessary. Responsible for meeting company goals involving safety, quality, production and cost. Assembles Granulation Production data to assist with inventories and material balance, and to track product movement. Works within self-directed work teams; demonstrates a high degree of self-initiative and self-motivation.

The position will require the utilization of the computerized shop floor system to track all aspects of productions.

The operation is set-up with 12-hour rotating shifts to cover a 7-day a week, 24 hour a day operation. Manufacturing experience is highly desirable.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ROTATING 12-HOUR SHIFTS.

Promotes positive team interactions to support unified approach to achieving company goals. This includes the ability to effectively communicate (both oral and written), receive constructive criticism and alter performance to correct deficiencies, train, be trained, work to resolve team conflict, supportive of on-coming shift, effective shift changeovers, and proactively supporting other members within team.
Understands production requirements, including rates, quality standards and test methods. Actively participates in achieving goals.
Responsible for preventative maintenance of equipment. Works closely with maintenance group in selected projects.
Assists in training new team members in terms of safety, quality, machine operation and self-directed team concepts.
Proficient in the safe use of forklifts, clamp trucks, motorized handcarts and other material handling equipment, as required.
Ensure appropriate levels of operating supplies are maintained such as cleaning materials, tools, gloves, etc.
Helps promote continuous improvement through involvement in team meetings, safety initiatives, task forces, focus teams, etc. Key element in performance review.
Maintains housekeeping in Yupo Corporation facilities and grounds.