Production Tech-Helena, AR

Production Tech  (onsite)-Helena, AR

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. 

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.  

Essential Job Functions: 

·       On the floor, ready to work at the start of the shift (top of the hour).

·       Prepare and complete orders for container labeling, bulk product, or customer labeling according to schedule (load tanks, pack, fill, and label).

·       Production Techs are responsible for their work and their equipment.  Responsible for reporting any discrepancies in paperwork, notifying supervisor of any mechanical or material issues and spills or mistakes immediately.

·       Complies with company GMP’s, HACCP, Safety rules and employee conduct policies at all times.

·       Understands all minimum SOP’s for Production Tech .

·       Understands procedures and emergency operations for bulk PAA and BromMax manufacturing.

·       Uses the production daily tasks list to keep busy when assigned tasks are complete (no downtime).

·       Maintain a clean and safe work area, return tools and equipment back to their proper area for storage, clean and ready for re-use, after each use. Empty trash containers as necessary, pick up loose items and place them in their proper place of storage.

·       This position inspects, promotes, and maintains adherence to food safety cleanliness in the handling of product, ingredients and finished goods using proper work procedures and compliance with Food Safety and Quality Standards as defined by the FDA, SQF, HACCP and GMP Programs.

·       Responsible for assigned CQPs and CCPs, verifying pre-operational checklist and daily, weekly and monthly inspection for Food Safety and Quality Programs.

·       Assist with counting of physical inventory.

·       Wear the proper safety equipment when required.

·       Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related projects and offering help in other departments if needed.

·       Candidate must possess a current forklift license.

·       Perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience: 

·       High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.

·       Must be able to complete simple math, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

·       .Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

·        Must be able to read, understand, and comply with Standard Operating Procedures, equipment manuals, and operational checklist.

·        Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment.