Production Technician - Night Shift with $1.50 Shift Differential - Houdek : Job Details

COMPANY DESCRIPTIONPrairie 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 SUMMARYPrairie 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 night 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 PermitsQualifications:* 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 shiftJob Location: Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, Volga, SDCompensation: Pay based on experience and education