Production Technician - Kurita America Inc.

Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.

Kurita’s  corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony

Job Title:  Production Technician

Location:  Shakopee, MN

Comp:  $23/hour

The Production Technician is responsible for assisting in the production process from order to completion, ensuring orders are filled in a timely manner, meeting or exceeding customer requests, and supporting department goals. The Production Technician will blend or assist in the production of chemical products, load/unloading trucks, prepare shipments and comply with all Kurita America safety requirements, policies, and procedures, and maintain the production area in operational condition. All work must be done in a safe, efficient manner that meets or exceeds our quality standards. 

• Maintain a safe work environment by using the proper PPE and following all work instructions.
• Accountable for producing, repackaging or relabeling chemicals in accordance with Kurita America’s quality control procedures, including completing and maintaining batch tickets, labels and other order details.
• Prepare parcel shipments according to 49 CFR, verify labeled and documented properly before shipping.
• Accurately track lot numbers of all products shipped from warehouse on Bill of Lading (BOL) and on the warehouse shipment. Use chemical on a First In, First Out (FIFO) basis preventing the spoiling of product by properly identifying lot numbers.
• Tag and track returned chemical per Returned Materials process.
• Assist in annual and cycle inventory counts.
• Maintain all production equipment. Work with Maintenance and/or Shift Lead to schedule needed repairs.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of plant, grounds, and production equipment.
• Assist Shift Lead by coordinating work flow/information between shifts, QC, and Transportation.
• Request from the Production Coordinator non-chemical products to include operating supplies, safety supplies, labels, and office supplies.
• Other duties as assigned

• Similar industrial production experience will be considered as equivalent.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Mechanical abilities and aptitude combined with the following physical requirements: lift 100lbs, push 750lbs on drum cart, use manual pallet jack with 4,000lb pallet, use forklifts, and wear respirator and other PPE.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to identify and manage process improvement.
• Must demonstrate the following skills: communication, multitasking, high level of attention to detail, and thrive in a team environment.

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