Production Technician - Fiber

Description

Job Title: Production Technician - Fiber

Location: Fort Benton, MT

Who We Are:

IND HEMP, LLC is an agriculturally based business producing safe, high-quality industrial hemp products for a variety of industries and consumers. We strive to create value in the industrial hemp supply chain as a profitable and sustainable company while encouraging personal relationships with all those with whom we interact. Developed as an opportunity to help farming communities, IND HEMP focuses on relationships with their employees, farmers, and customers, all the while maintaining an environmentally conscious company grounded in integrity and hard work.

Fort Benton, Montana is home to IND HEMP's two processing facilities: one dedicated to the processing of hemp oilseed and the other focused on industrial hemp fiber products. Each operation is purpose-build to provide industrial hemp food, feed and fiber products across a variety of applications and industries while providing our farmers with multiple revenue stream and contract production opportunities.

Work Schedule: This facility operates every day of the week. Team members are assigned to shifts according to operational needs. The available work shifts are structured as follows:

• Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm
• Friday-Sunday 7:00am-7:30pm

Pay: This is a full-time hourly level position with a starting rate of $20.00/hour

Position Description: 

The Production Technician position will report to the Plant and/or Shift Supervisor and will perform duties in an industrial hemp processing facility. The Production Technician is responsible for set-up/start-up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, documenting, and reporting issues on plant equipment. The Production Technician will also adjust equipment to ensure equipment operates at maximum efficiency, keeping safety and quality a priority.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and maintain safe working practices and a safe working environment.
• Follow GMP and SOP policies.
• Cleaning facilities, equipment, and machinery.
• Maintain work areas, isles, and grounds in a clean and tidy manner.
• Troubleshooting and repairing machinery as needed.
• Maintain and monitor equipment to ensure proper functionality and efficient operation.
• Conduct quality checks.
• Collect product samples.
• Loading and unloading materials.
• Package materials.
• Safely operate heavy and arial equipment such as: Forklift, Skid-steer, Wheel Loader, Grapple, Telehandler, Scissor lift.
• Understand and operate all processing equipment with or without assistance as directed.
• In training to learn each position/task of the production line.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new job and cross train on positions in the fiber facility.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Team oriented.
• Proactive critical thinking.
• Ability to exhibit good work habits, including attendance and punctuality.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work with heights, dusty environment, and hot and cold temperatures.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, additional education or training a plus.
• 1 year Industry or equivalent training preferred.
• Prior experience Operating heavy equipment and forklifts a plus.
• Basic understanding of computers and math comprehension.
• Prior manufacturing (grain or food processing) or agriculture experience a plus.

 As a Certified B Corporation®, IND HEMP, LLC uses its business as a force for good, and its passionate support of regenerative agriculture, sustainable business practices, and local community have always been hallmarks of our business. IND HEMP is a proud equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merits, and business needs.

IND HEMP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life, disability and leave of absence plans. This position requires completion of a pre-employment drug screen, a background check and a physical demand assessment.

For more information or to submit your application, please visit our website www.indhemp.com.