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Georgia-Pacific is seeking Production Technicians at our Plattsburgh, NY facility to manufacture Quilted Northern Ultra Plush tissue safely and efficiently. This position offers opportunities for development within your role and future growth within the company. The Production Technicians work a rotating 12-hr shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The pay for this position starts at $21.53 per hour. $1000 sign on bonus!

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Plattsburgh facility uses state of the art innovation and technology to manufacture Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Tissue. Quilted Northern is a brand of choice and is widely used in homes and businesses across the country.

What You Will Do

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year or more working in a manufacturing, industrial, construction or military environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Production Technicians at our Plattsburgh, NY facility to manufacture Quilted Northern Ultra Plush tissue safely and efficiently. This position offers opportunities for development within your role and future growth within the company. The Production Technicians work a rotating 12-hr shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The pay for this position starts at $21.53 per hour. $1000 sign on bonus!

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Plattsburgh facility uses state of the art innovation and technology to manufacture Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Tissue. Quilted Northern is a brand of choice and is widely used in homes and businesses across the country.

What You Will Do

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
• Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
• Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year or more working in a manufacturing, industrial, construction or military environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:

We are a growing manufacturer of nutritional supplements based in Williston, Waterbury and Colchester, Vermont that offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package. Pay starts at $20/hour.

The Position : We're looking for a Liquids Production Technician to work in our Colchester facility. The hours for this position are Monday thru Thursday from 6am to 4:30pm. The Liquids Production Technician will assist in the manufacturing and packing of our liquids products and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. while bending, twisting and/or squatting.

Proper sanitation of the facility and equipment.

Fill out all applicable documentation.

Train and operate any equipment necessary for the day to day needs of the facility.

Learn the products and processes associated with them.

Complete work assignments in a timely manner with minimum rework.

Take steps to minimize waste.

Identify process improvements to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

Adhere to all SOPs and cGMP guidelines associated with these and other duties.

The Company: FoodScience's mission is to help people and pets live healthier lives every day and is known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

We consider it a privilege to lend our minds, our hearts and our hands to the work of helping people and pets live healthier lives. It's what drives us to be pioneering in all the ways that lead to new and better nutritional supplements and products.

Our internal processes, research and development programs, manufacturing, partnerships and distribution all play a critical role in producing the most effective, easily-available products and programs.

The Location:

FoodScience LLC

254 Brentwood Drive

Colchester, VT 05446

Why Should You Apply?

Working at FoodScience is not just another job but a chance to make a real difference in people's and pet's lives and advance your career.

We offer annual pay raises, Paid Time Off, product discounts and paid holidays along with all of our other benefits.

Please note we will only be contacting people that we would like to move forward in the interview process. Thank you for your interest in FoodScience.

FoodScience provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, crime victims or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Assemble parts, subassemblies, and finished products using hand tools, power tools, or automated equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Troubleshoot minor assembly issues and escalate problems to supervisor as needed.
• Set-up, operate and maintain equipment, tools and/or fixtures on powered equipment spotwelder, greenard, tape machines, co-bot, etc.
• Must be able to trouble shoot, calibrate and perform repairs to products in work centers. This may include utilizing complex devices such as oscilloscopes, multi meters, and other complex tools and equipment.
• Must be able to read complex blueprints, schematics, work instruction or job order to determine measurements, dimensions and specifications.
• Utilize correct fixtures in conjunction with machine settings and materials.
• Verifies conformance to specifications.
• Produces highest quality products by following written and oral instructions.
• Uses and understands functional gages to ensure quality products.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic product - understanding specs, drawings, wiring and operation of equipment.
• Must be able to work with model makers and engineers to develop and improve products and processes in work centers (product line)
• Operate basic manual and air tools (drills, hammers, wire cutters, soldering)
• Utilize various cleaning supplies (goo gone, stainless polish, sandpaper).

• Must be able to perform repetitive and non-repetitive manufacturing processes efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to follow and understand order of operations on work orders.
• Must be able to follow and understand steps and key points as described in the work instructions.
• Must be able to follow non-conforming material process, red tag non-conforming parts and participate in MRB reviews as needed.
• Understand Lean Manufacturing concepts, one piece flow (importance of minimizing sub-assembly by keeping WIP to bare minimum).
• Desire cross-train and learn various production areas
• Take pride in workmanship
• Work with a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of basic inspection equipment such as: Vanier Calipers, Micrometers, Test indicators, etc.
• Uses and understands functional gauges to ensure quality products.
• Produce quality products by following written and oral instructions.
• Meet basic standard production rate and continually improve efficiency.
• Provide feedback to refine and improve processes on an ongoing basis.
• Must be able to multi-task by running multiple machines or doing multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instruction.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed including job rotation and/or overtime.
• Ability to uphold Safety standards,
• Participate in continuous process improvements daily on the job,
• Follow Manufacturing best practices.
• Follow all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by Edlund Company and the department.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

• Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to positively and comfortably handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with focused attention to detail.
• Ability to portray and contribute to a positive work culture every day.
• Self Confidence to lead by example, question processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated positive team player with ability to train and interact with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with company policy.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose positive business solutions to problems.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to learn and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to learn to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to learn to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to keep accurate records.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms (67% - 100% of the workday).
• Frequently required to do repetitive work (67%-100% of the workday).
• Regularly required to walk, talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to type.
• Regularly must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision required includes close, peripheral, and distance vision, as well as color vision and depth perception.
• Ability to adjust focus.
• Position is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

Adecco is assisting a local client in Keeseville, NY with hiring a Production Technician Associate . This is a full-time opportunity on a steady afternoon shift, Monday - Friday, 12PM - 8:30PM. If you have previous manufacturing or production experience and enjoy hands-on work, this could be the perfect fit for you!

$200 Sign-On Bonus

The Production Technician Associate will report directly to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to support production operations and ensure smooth equipment functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor equipment performance and make necessary setup adjustments, calibrations, and alignments
• Track and log production equipment data and performance metrics
• Identify and report inconsistencies, and follow standard repair procedures as needed
• Maintain compliance with all safety guidelines and operational procedures
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support the production team

• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable following a production report and working with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward safety and efficiency

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Job Overview:

Production Technician I Sign-on bonus included.

The Production Technician I is responsible for monitoring Keurig Dr Pepper's production processes, including operating manufacturing equipment and maintaining compliance with Keurig Dr Pepper's high standards for safety and quality. This role will be engaged and understand initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture.

Shift and Schedule:

This is a full time position located in Essex, VT working 12 hour shifts on a 3-4 rotations . Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled.

Available Shifts:

D2: Friday - Sunday, with alternating Thursdays, from 6:00am - 6:15pm

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times.

• Understand and help drive improvement to quality systems and policies (Quality Data System, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices?and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).

• Learn to safely operate and monitor high-speed production equipment.

• Actively engage in resolving production line issues, executing and developing standard work, tracking production data, and participating in KDP's lean daily management process.

• Actively learn and participate in formal problem-solving processes with team members.

• Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.

• Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.

Qualifications:

• 1 year prior experience with operation of high-speed production machinery preferred

• 1 year prior experience monitoring of product quality preferred

• Ability to quickly learn about how processing and packaging equipment works. Mechanical understanding or manufacturing experience preferred.

• Self-motivated team player with ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve.

• Comfort with basic computer functions and ability to quickly learn production software.

• Basic mathematical skills ?to make production calculations

Effective 09/01/2025, the sign-on bonus will be:

• $1,500 total

• $50 paid at 30 days of service

• 1,250 paid at 9 months of service

Total Rewards:

• Pay starting at 23.55 per hour plus up to a 3.00 shift differential The employee will move to a higher rate of 24.72 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

Where Applicable:

• Benefits eligible day one!

• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

Requirements:

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and 50 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to bend, stretch and stand during entire shift.

• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions.

• Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions.

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an?employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

With over 100 years of delivering quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Edlund has earned its place as one of the most trusted foodservice equipment manufacturers today. Our ever-expanding range of smallwares and light equipment helps operators become more productive and profitable. Customers worldwide rely on Edlund for equipment that is not only safe, sanitary, and easy to use but also delivers exceptional value. As part of the Welbilt group, our USA-based R&D, manufacturing, and customer service teams make us a nimble partner, ensuring customers are equipped to succeed in today's dynamic foodservice landscape.

Assists with the coating of small steel parts, or related materials with nickel plating and electroplating.

- Fills basket with parts to be plated or places parts on holding fixture, and transfers materials to plating solutions by operation of the plating line.
- Remove parts as directed when process is completed.
- Adds plating solution or refills tanks, as directed by team to complete plating process.
- Immerse materials in leaching or cleaning solution preparatory to plating.
- Operates and conducts basic maintenance on equipment.
- Trouble shoots problems by using problem solving techniques.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
- Reads blueprint, work instruction or job order to determine measurements, dimensions and specifications.
- Utilize correct fixtures in conjunction with machine settings and materials.
- Verifies conformance to specifications.
- Responsible for quality including first piece and in-process inspections.
- Identify and understand tooling, fixtures, and fixture components.
- Operate basic manual and air tools (drills, hammers, wire cutters, soldering)
- Produces highest quality products by following written and oral instructions.
- Use and understands functional gages to insure quality products.
- Continually seek and recommend process improvements

- Must be able to perform repetitive and non-repetitive manufacturing processes efficiently and effectively.
- Must be able to follow and understand order of operations on work orders.
- Must be able to follow and understand steps and key points as described in the work instructions.
- Must be able to follow non-conforming material process, red tag non-conforming parts and participate in MRB reviews as needed.
- Understand the concept of one-piece flow and lean manufacturing.
- Understand the importance of minimizing sub-assembly (keeping WIP to bare minimum)
- Desire to learn new skills
- Take pride in workmanship
- Work with a sense of urgency.
- Knowledge of basic inspection equipment such as: Vanier Calipers, Micrometers, Test indicators, etc.
- Uses and understands functional gages to ensure quality products.
- Produces quality products by following written and oral instructions.
- Meet basic standard production rate and continually improve efficiency.
- Provide feedback to refine and improve processes on an ongoing basis.
- Must be able to multi-task by running multiple machines or doing multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
- Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instruction.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed including job rotation and/or overtime.
- Ability to uphold safety standards
- Participate in continuous process improvements daily on the job
- Follow manufacturing best practices.
- Follow all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by Edlund Company and the department.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.

High school education or equivalent; and/or up to three years related experience or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent organizational and customer service skills. Ability to positively and comfortably handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with focused attention to detail. Ability to portray and contribute to a positive work culture every day. Self Confidence to lead by example, question processes and contribute to continuous improvement. Self-motivated positive team player with ability to train and interact with individuals at all levels. Ability to make independent decisions in