3rd Shift - Production Setup Tech

Job Title: 3rd Shift - Production Setup Tech

Location: Chaska, MN

Duration: Contract Hire - 4 months

Pay Range: $22/hr - $25/hr (W2)

Job ID: 408626

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Production Setup Tech to join our dynamic team on 3rd shift. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in high-speed packaging line setup, sanitation, and equipment changeovers and a proven ability to execute timely changeovers that meet or exceed product specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Shift & Schedule:

• 3rd Shift, Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM


• 8-10 hour shifts. Overtime of 5-20 hours beyond 40 hours may be required based on business needs

Responsibilities:

• Disassemble, reassemble, adjust, program, and set up equipment to meet Apex Product Specifications.


• Set up and change over equipment including cappers, fillers, torquers, sleevers, unscramblers, conveyors, labelers, tapers, sorters, sensors, coders, PLCs, pumps, rails, and transfer systems.


• Coordinate and perform tasks related to change parts. Clean, sanitize, kit, and stage parts and equipment for timely product changeovers.


• Organize and stage non-sanitized parts for changeovers. Inspect parts and equipment after sanitation and prior to staging.


• Follow GMP and safety standards. Adhere to sanitation procedures and complete required sanitation forms and logs accurately.


• Perform light maintenance as needed to complete sanitation and setup tasks safely and effectively.


• Maintain a clean, organized clean-parts room, sanitation room, and tank farm. Hook up totes and tanks to supply product to the line.


• Participate in shift hand-offs to ensure smooth transitions. Communicate with team leads, line leads, and maintenance to coordinate product transitions.


• Apply lean tools, eliminate waste, and institutionalize 5S practices. Support continuous improvement initiatives.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably on high-speed conveyorized packaging lines.


• 1-2 years in maintenance, repair, or setup roles with mechanical or electromechanical systems preferred.


• Demonstrated mechanical and electromechanical aptitude, including hand tool and fastener knowledge in metric and English.


• Ability to recall, run, and store existing PLC programs or ability to learn this task.


• Solid communication skills. Ability to read and write procedures and specifications in English.


• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Vo-tech training in mechanics, auto repair, or machine repair preferred.


• Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals, and ability to take accurate measurements.


• Apex MCP CNS training completion required. Good documentation practices and attention to detail.

Work Requirements:

• Reliable transportation. Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage cyclical workloads with interruptions for changeovers.


• No overnight or day travel required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Continuous standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, grasping, and repetitive hand/wrist movement for 6+ hours per day.


• Sensory requirements include good eyesight and normal hearing.


• Indoor, seasonally hot and humid, wet environment. Exposure to fragrances that may be at elevated levels.


• Frequent moving and lifting of up to 50 lbs.


• Work with FDA-approved substances that may pose allergic potential for some individuals.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience with lean tools and 5S implementation.


• Exposure to PLC-controlled packaging equipment and high-speed changeover practices.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Opportunities for growth with global clients


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.

This role will require an onsite interview after internal resume review. Please submit your most competitive bill rate.