Cake 2 Injector Operator

J.M. Smucker Co • Emporia, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A Machine Operator 1 operates a single machine in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The employee must communicate and work effectively as part of a team, follow written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately operate bakery equipment, and maintain GMP standards. Duties include mixing and depositing cream and mixing icing.

The role is based in a manufacturing environment on the AM shift. Physical demands vary by day and include working for 12 hours in a range of positions and performing lifting, reaching, climbing, repetitive motions, and pushing and pulling. The employee must be comfortable with occasional work at heights and be in good physical condition.

The operator also needs organizational and measurement skills, including reading and following formulations, calculating batter time and length, recording and computing exceptions, monitoring two machines and their mixing stages, adjusting batter, and adding weights in ounces and pounds. The role requires identifying ingredients in and out of packaging, as well as hearing, understanding instructions, and seeing.

The company describes its culture as bold and kind, focused on doing the right thing, winning, and building a strong community. It says it supports employees’ physical, emotional, and financial needs and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safely and accurately operate bakery equipment.
• Ability to maintain GMP standards.
• Organizational skills and ability to read and follow formulations, calculate and record information, monitor machines, make batter adjustments, and add weights.
• Ability to hear, understand instructions, and see.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described, including working for 12 hours, lifting up to approximately 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling carts and equipment.
• Must not be afraid of heights and must be in good physical condition.

Nice To Haves

• Previous safety training.

Responsibilities

• Operate a single machine safely and accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Mix and deposit cream.
• Mix icing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and maintain GMP standards.
• Communicate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Read and follow formulations; calculate batter time and length; record and compute exceptions; monitor two machines and their mixing stages; make batter adjustments; and add weights in ounces and pounds.
• Identify ingredients in and out of packaging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED