Process Technician

Process Technician – Loudon, TN

Process Technician role at Primient. Compensation starts at $30.98/hr with potential increase to $37.94/hr. Benefits include healthcare/medical insurance from day one, 401 K matching, generous vacation, and structured career progression.

Overview

Manufacturing job that involves learning and mastering key skills, solving problems each shift, and contributing to safer, more efficient processes.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of EHS policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for your own actions, carrying out work in a manner that does not present a risk.
• Complete tasks and maintain current training on all standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support Loudon’s identity, including allergen management, kosher, halal, and non GMO policies.
• Report incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures for corrective action.
• Suggest improvements and actively work toward general improvement of all systems and methods of work.
• Diagnose, operate, correct, and manage outcomes of complex processing systems (mechanical and chemical) utilizing a real time ERP system (OS PI).
• Deliver effective turnover to the oncoming team through verbal and written communication (logbook).
• Safely perform all required duties, including writing permits, safety audits, monthly training topics, and daily safety messages.
• Produce quality products, record all information in process quality assurance tests, and take appropriate actions to correct deviations.
• Perform environmental checks per permits to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a clean work environment per established good manufacturing practices.
• Learn all aspects of technical process operation via a progressive training program and demonstrate proficiency.
• Train other technicians.
• Perform basic maintenance duties and assist maintenance team when directed.
• Monitor control centers, review information, make independent and informed decisions, and operate equipment safely and efficiently to ensure continuity of operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of industrial manufacturing experience preferred; rotating shift experience preferred.
• Demonstrated basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem solving skills.
• All candidates are evaluated using the WorkKeys Test.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 55 pounds without mechanical assistance.
• Climb a vertical ladder up to 15 feet.
• Climb several flights of stairs multiple times per shift.
• Stand for up to 1 hour without sitting.
• Bending and twisting motion at waist and knees.
• Work rotating shift schedule with flexibility to work alternate schedules as needed.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary with performance‑linked enhancements (skill blocks system).
• 401 K matching and non contingent matching plans.
• Healthcare/medical insurance from day one.
• Generous vacation package.
• Structured career progression and greater responsibilities.
• Opportunities for overtime.

Legal & EEO Statement

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. All candidates must pass a computer test, drug screen, and background check.