Making Technician, 1st Shift - Sanford, ME - Full-time

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Tom's of Maine is seeking a Making Technician to execute the manufacturing of natural toothpaste products while meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role supports the Making Area activities through Factory Performance & Reliability program elements such as visual workplace, equipment operating maintenance, and continuous improvement. The role also supports the facility with cleaning, repair, groundskeeping, and other support as needed. This position requires occasional overtime and weekend work.

This is a 1st Shift position with working hours Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with occasional required overtime on Saturdays.

Functional Responsibilities:

Safety - Ensure all EOHS requirements (Environmental Occupational Health and Safety) are met while you handle materials and operate equipment.

Quality -Ensure all quality guidelines (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures) are followed during all manufacturing and cleaning processes. This includes documenting all batch, material, label, and in-process data with accuracy and neatness to meet FDA guidelines. Keeping  the Making Area and equipment clean and organized at all times is critical.

Productivity – Operate Making Area equipment  to achieve production targets with minimal waste and downtime. Cross-train to achieve mastery of all making system operations, material handling/documentation, and equipment set-up/routine maintenance.

Leadership –Work within the team environment in a professional and respectful manner. Attend all meetings promptly and engage in their content. Lead or contribute to Factory Performance & Reliability projects that promote continuous improvement.

Core Making Technician Responsibilities:

Execute the manufacture of batches of toothpaste in adherence to production schedule, batch instructions and other applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Handle and weigh raw materials to be used in toothpaste manufacturing, with expert-level accuracy and attention to detail

Clean and sanitize Making Area, specifically equipment and tools

Accurately manage all documentation associated with toothpaste batches in accordance with Quality and GMP standards

Operate fork trucks and other equipment to transport raw materials, in-progress and finished goods

Navigate SAP and other computerized Making Area programming/system transactions

Apply Lock Out/Tag Out procedures as needed

Technician

High School/GED

Sanford

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience:

At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred

Key Competencies:

Ability to read, write, and understand English

Consistent accuracy with mathematical calculations

Ability to lift repeatedly up to 55 lbs

Ability to operate machinery safely

Understand the quality specifications of each product and ensure they are met

Follow all quality guidelines (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures)

To produce units at a rate determined by the line speed, maintaining smooth and continuous production flow with minimal waste in support of daily production goals


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $24.35 - $24.35 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

United States

Maine