Production Technician II
Chobani · Allentown, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Chobani (food & beverage) in Allentown, PA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 1046 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 40 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $80k–$103k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 80%
- FDA / GMP 32%
- Root cause 24%
- 5S 22%
- Lean 22%
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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This plant: Chobani in Allentown
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- Maintenance Technician II · Reliability · Technician
- Maintenance Technician Lead · Reliability · Technician
Full description from ChobaniAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Performs duties with a safety first approach
- ◆Ensures work areas are clean and organized at all times
- ◆Set up machinery and replenish production materials as needed.
- ◆Operate and monitor line for defective materials and perform other related work in accordance with line quality.
- ◆Troubleshoot and make minor repairs and adjustments as needed.
- ◆Record all data as required (i.e. charts, necessary process adjustments based on data findings, etc.).
- ◆Perform standard work for Autonomous (AM) and Preventative (PM) maintenance activities.
- ◆Perform machine changeovers and clean and sanitize all equipment
Requirements
- ✓2 years of experience working with and on automated machinery and troubleshooting electrical mechanical equipment
- ✓1 years prior experience monitoring and performing product quality testing Computer and software skills (Microsoft Office)
- ✓Basic understanding and application of mathematical skills to make production calculations and perform loss and waste analysis
- ✓Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds frequently without assistance
- ✓Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, and stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motion Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work
- ✓Must be available to work extended hours and flexible time in different departments based on business needs
- ✓Aseptic manufacturing experience preferred
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Summary
The Production Technician II operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains production and packaging equipment to maximize operational efficiency and maintain Chobani’s high standards in safety and quality in a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility. This includes preventative maintenance, machine changeovers, and making minor adjustments. This role will also be engaged in the improvement of manufacturing processes for the improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture. There will be a potential for domestic travel during the training period.
2-2-3 12 hour schedule: 6:00PM - 6:00AM
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure and 11 holidays each year.
