Production Technician I (1st Shift)

ctifoods· Operations
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📍 Owingsville, KY, USFULL TIME

About this role

CTI Foods Overview

We are a customer focused custom manufacturer of quality food products to exacting standards that delight our customer and their consumers. The people of CTI Foods are our #1 ingredient that drive us to be the best custom food and culinary solutions team that has seven state-of-the-art food processing facilities and over 1,800 employees from California, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Texas. We are a company that “Thinks Big and Acts Small.” Employees are treated like family. In order to succeed, it takes every person working together, being nimble, and executing at the highest levels. It is our responsibility to provide you every opportunity and resource to achieve that success. Make an impact from day ONE at CTI Foods!

Job Overview

Under supervision responsible for the safe production and quality of food through the operation, maintenance and sanitation of food production and packaging equipment. May perform the following tasks including lifting, stacking, dumping, pushing and pulling of boxes. Adhere to all GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and adhere to JSA guidelines.
  • Follow all SOP’s (standard operating procedures) for the operation of the equipment used
  • Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner
  • Set up machinery ensuring all production materials are available
  • Operate and monitor equipment and replenish materials as needed
  • Follow specific machine operating procedures and make adjustments as necessary
  • Follow daily set up and/or shutdown procedures
  • Maintain accurate production records
  • Make adjustments to check weighers, metal detectors and codes as required
  • Expected to achieve established performance standards.
  • Maintain appropriate level of raw materials as required, to ensure production lines incur minimal down time
  • Work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing over or under machinery.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and perform as a member of a team
  • Must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends and/or holidays
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Complete routine documentation associated with the manufacture of product
  • Ability to identify visual defects and make correction as needed, and identify and distinguish between colors
  • Must be able to work in areas of varying temperatures
  • Relieve other associates as necessary
  • Maintain good housekeeping
  • Regular attendance
  • Promotes, adheres, and is responsible for Food Safety and Quality
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws as well as company policies and procedures
  • Any other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    • Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as box markings, labels, schedules, safety rules, GMP’s and general instructions
    • Good verbal and written communication skills
    • Knowledge of manufacturing process and equipment
    • Ability to work in a high paced environment
    • Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

    Physical Requirements:

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, talk or hear and will be working from heights. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste/smell; and frequently required to climb and must be able to reach all levels in the bay. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and regularly lifts to 50 pounds.

     

    Work Environment:

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires that hearing protection be worn in production areas at all times.

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    This Production Technician I (1st Shift) role at ctifoods is based in Owingsville, KY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the Production Technician I (1st Shift) role at ctifoods full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Production Technician I (1st Shift) role in the Operations department at ctifoods.
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    This Production Technician I (1st Shift) position at ctifoods was posted on Jul 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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