Job Overview: Production Technician The Production Technician I is responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery to maximize production and maintain KDPs high standards in safety and quality. This role will also be engaged in supporting improvements to the manufacturing process in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, productivity and growth. Shift and Schedule: This is a full time position located in Essex, VT working 12 hour shifts on a 3-4 rotations .  Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled. Available Shifts: D2: Friday - Sunday, with alternating Thursdays, from 6:00am - 6:15pm Position Responsibilities: Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times. Understand and help drive improvement to quality systems and policies (Quality Data System, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points). Learn to safely operate and monitor high-speed production equipment. Actively engage in resolving production line issues, executing and developing standard work, tracking production data, and participating in KDPs lean daily management process. Actively learn and participate in formal problem-solving processes with team members. Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas. Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair. Qualifications: Ability to quickly learn about how processing and packaging equipment works. Mechanical understanding or manufacturing experience preferred. Self-motivated team player with ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve. Comfort with basic computer functions and ability to quickly learn production software. Basic mathematical skills to make production calculations

Total Rewards: Pay starting at  $23.55 per hour plus a $2.00 shift differential  The employee will move to a higher rate of  $24.72 per hour  in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary. Where Applicable: Benefits eligible day one!! Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

Requirements: Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to bend, stretch and stand during entire shift. Ability to frequently kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions. Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions.