Production Technician - Test Strips - 1st Shift - LAMOTTE COMPANY

Job Title:

Production Technician

Location:

Chestertown, MD

Department:

Test Strips

Shift:

1st Shift- 7am - 3:15pm (Monday- Friday)

Reports To:

Value Stream Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

Operates and maintains all manufacturing equipment with proper training

Prepares reagents according to procedures and in order of priority

Maintains and records accurate record keeping including machine performance, and product samples

Assists in the daily equipment setup for any machine as needed

Attends and participates in designated shift huddles

Assures that production rates and quality standards are being met and addresses any issues impeding such progress

Transports product using pallet jacks and carts

Miscellaneous:

Participates in lean activities, including but not limited to: o Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5-day event

o 5-S program in department or other areas assigned

o DMAICs

Continuously looks for ways to improve both the departments and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Companys operations and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly

Completes monthly safety observations

Notifies Supervisors/Managers of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc

and cooperates in resolving such issues as well

Provides Supervisors/Managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtains additional training as necessary

Assists in other department activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Company policies (i.e

personnel, safety, etc.)

Requirements

Qualifications/ Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

High school chemistry or general chemical handling work experience is preferred

Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

Good judgment, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and work overtime as needed

Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Excellent communication skills are a must

The position requires communication with other production personnel, Research and Development, and Quality Control

Individuals must be focused on tasks and not easily distracted

Ability to wear chemical cartridge respirator or equivalent

Must be able to transport up to 40lbs - 50 lbs

Environmental Factors and Mental/Physical Demands:

Works indoors in a humidity and temperature-controlled environment

Requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing step ladders, transporting up to 40lbs - 50lbs, handling a loaded pallet jacks and operating various equipment

Requires mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, communication, judgment, decision making and troubleshooting skills, ability to multi-task and attention to detail

LaMotte Company is a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions

LaMotte operates from two manufacturing sites in Chestertown, MD, and Newark, DE

Both facilities have production, research and development, and administrative capabilities, with the Newark site operating 24/7

LaMotte retails its products globally through direct and indirect sales channels into various end-market applications

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws

Salary Description $16/hour