Entry Level Plant Technician

Company: Procter & Gamble
Location: Dickson City
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Are you ready to gain new skills to help run and maintain the latest production technology and equipment for the world's biggest brands? We're looking for team players who know how to take charge of business-related challenges and keep us running smoothly.Working behind the scenes in our manufacturing plants, Plant Technicians are vital to the success of our business at P&G. As a technician, you will work on a team that is responsible for keeping production flowing, meeting performance goals and maintaining the high level of quality that consumers expect from our products.We hire you at entry level and you advance by demonstrating growing levels of operating, maintenance and leadership skills. We also provide you with the opportunity to expand into electrical, quality assurance, safety and hygiene, and other areas of expertise.Meaningful work on Day 1 We do various types of work, including running high-speed converting and packing equipment, controlling the process from a computer terminal, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment. From the beginning, you will be getting involved, impacting situations and influencing business-related problems.We offer you:

• Ownership of your work from your first day
• Maintain world-renowned production technologies in some interesting ways
• The chance to influence the production and quality of our products
• Mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance
• Known for providing a safe work environment
• We have no doubt these skills will help you on the job?
• Able to display skills in manufacturing processes, including operating, maintaining and cleaning automated equipment
• Maintaining accurate records and data
• Display strong technical, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Operating essential material handling equipment at the site e.g., clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks, etc.We believe in order to be able to perform on the job, you will need to meet the following physical requirements:
  • Use basic hand and power tools
  • Lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders and platforms; twist, turn and bend
  • Enter confined spaces
  • Stand on concrete floors for an extended period of time.The Mehoopany Procter & Gamble Plant operates 7-days per week. We rely on local talent and relocation is generally not paid. Technicians work any day of the week, including weekends. Work on weekends may be as overtime or as part of the Technician's normal schedule. Changes in business volume and production requirements can cause the plant to occasionally change the length of work shifts or the rotation schedule. Technicians are expected to be willing to rotate and to work any shift. Additional days could be required to be worked as overtime.Are you ready to join this renowned team? Qualifications We believe you will be an excellent fit here if, you are:
    • 18 years of age or older
    • Have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education
    • Wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)
    • Willing to work rotating shiftsYou must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodations:1) You must be able to work a rotating shift2) You must have fine dexterity to cut and use hand tools3) You must be able to stand and walk for 12 hours, with only -10 minute "sedentary" each hour4) You must be able to lift 45 pounds to at least 5 feet 6 inches, 10 - 20 times in a 12 hour shift5) You must have a horizontal reaching ability of 3 feet from a standing position6) You must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and climb steps, twist, turn7) You must be able to step on and off 1 or 2 step platforms that do not have handrails8) You must be able to wear hearing protection, eye protection, bump caps and steel toed shoes to be compliant with OSHA safety regulationsStarting Pay / Salary Range: $25.30/hr or -$63,150+/yr . Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.Just so you know:
      • Relocation is generally not paid
      • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.
      • Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ's, please click HERE .
      • Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.
      • Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.)RequiredPreferredJob Industries
        • Customer Service

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