Manufacturing/Production Technician

We put the  CARE  in career!

Are you looking for longevity in a company? Do you enjoy working with your hands and being physically active? Do you have attention to detail? Do you enjoy problem solving? If you answered yes, this job is for you.

​Why TruRoots Company?

• Set Schedule - 12 hour shifts and NO WEEKENDS! 2nd shift: M-Th 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 a.m. 
• Stability - rooted in the community for over 40 years and continuing to grow.  We are formerly Smuckers Natural Foods . The average  employee tenure is seven years
• Growth opportunities - pay for skill program
• Conveniently located in Havre de Grace right off Pulaski Highway
• Excellent Safety Culture
• Excellent Benefits - medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays
• Starting pay is $22.00/hr and eligibility for monthly bonuses and annual merit increases

The Manufacturing/Production Technician will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct and record periodic quality control checks
• Monitor, troubleshoot, adjust, and perform minor maintenance to equipment as needed
• Perform change-over/set up for new products
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Participate in sanitation and maintenance efforts when needed
• Follow all Safety and Quality procedures

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and interpret standard operating procedures and documents
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1-3 years of forklift experience a plus
• Experience with heavy equipment preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of basic hand tools
• Basic math skills (measurement, fractions, reading gauges)
• Able to understand and operate highly automated equipment with computer interfaces
• Able to climb, twist, and bend at the knees and back, maneuver in tight spaces, lift objects up to 50 pounds regularly and push/pull objects up to 75 pounds occasionally, differentiate between colors, work in non- temperature-controlled conditions (hot or cold), and able to stand and walk a minimum of 70% of the time