Production Technician - Day Shift - Prairie Aquatech

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC dba Houdek Manufacturing is a manufacturing company based in Volga South Dakota that is improving animal health and nutrition by providing high-quality feed ingredients. Using patent-pending technologies licensed on a worldwide, exclusive basis from South Dakota State University and developed internally, the Company is upgrading soybean meal to high-quality ingredients used in aquaculture and other animal feeds.

POSITION SUMMARY

Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented full-time Production Technician in a growing, fast-paced, product development-focused environment. This position offers the employee a unique opportunity to operate in both a laboratory and plant environment. This position works on a revolving 12-hour schedule, during the day shift.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure raw materials and product are stored properly
• Operate production scale equipment in a safe manner
  • Milling equipment
  • Cooking system
  • Bioreactors
  • Centrifuge
  • Drying system
  • Blending and packaging systems
• Complete / maintain production records
• Monitor equipment performance, alert equipment specialist about maintenance needs
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Sample collection from production runs
• Assignments may vary from material handling, production process support/assistant, and entry-level type work.
• Willingness to fill various production positions
• Ability to follow safety procedures
• Ability to fill out safety forms such as LOTO and Confined Space Permits

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required
• Basic understanding of equipment and maintenance practices
• Ability to follow company Standard Operating Procedures
• Strong technical and troubleshooting abilities preferred
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret documents
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
• Able to work with hand and power tools
• Proficient at Microsoft Programs
• Must be able to work on night shift

Job Location: Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, Volga, SD

Compensation: Pay based on experience and education