Dry Processing Technician- Extruder Team C

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Topeka, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for making cat food by operating and monitoring a dry processing system. The technician will be involved in various aspects of production, including adding ingredients, performing start-ups, shut-downs, and clean-ups, as well as basic equipment maintenance and sanitation. The position requires a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, with the ability to operate machinery and respond to system issues.

Requirements

Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required.
Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress.
Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace, complex and busy environment.
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act. A “can-do” mindset and attitude is a must.
Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it of the role.
Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others.
Ability to work alone/unsupervised (make decisions, correct problems, complete tasks, etc.).
Good utilization of time and initiative.
Knowledge and experience in use of tools.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes.
Basic knowledge of diagrams and schematics – know how to follow and read.
Basic computer skills.
Understand pneumatics.
Basic math skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions.
Good communication skills are required.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.
Regularly required to stand and lift.
Required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
Must be able to work 8 hour rotating shifts, with the flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours, as business needs.
Must lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
Must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
Must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
Must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders 10ft high on a frequent basis.
Must be able to work with automatic equipment, pressurized air hoses, high pressure hoses, strahman water hoses (hot-steam injected water) and very hot piping.
Ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of manufacturing experience or mechanical aptitude preferred

Responsibilities

Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
Assigned shift attendance is required.
Adding hand-adds to dry mixes.
Responsible for running and monitoring system on a continuous basis.
Responsible for weekly start-ups, shut-downs and clean-ups.
Responsible for minor maintenance of department equipment.
Sanitation is a constant and critical issue – keep production and preparation areas clean.
Operation of forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
Must be prepared to do what is manually required to keep system running.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Assist fellow employees as needed.
To record periodic Quality Control Checks.
Test, scale and unload major and minor ingredient trucks.
Continuously monitor systems on screens and respond to problems.