General Production

The J.M. Smucker Co. • Arkadelphia, AR

5d

About The Position

The General Production employee sets up and operates bakery equipment and manufacturing lines, establishing production priorities and sequences in accordance with production guidelines. The role ensures compliance with production and packaging procedures, inspects assigned line or equipment for operational and mechanical issues, and promptly reports equipment issues to a supervisor or manager. The employee completes production reports, visually inspects products for quality and quantity, monitors production runs, and performs basic troubleshooting on bakery equipment. The position also supports quality control and food safety standards, follows applicable safety and lockout/tagout procedures, and maintains a safe, clean environment in accordance with safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Other duties may be assigned.

The role operates in a manufacturing environment that can be loud. Tools and equipment required for the job are supplied and maintained by the employer at no cost and must remain on the premises. The work involves frequent standing, walking, handling and feeling objects, and reaching, with occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Use of some equipment may require certification before use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Previous safety training preferred.
• Experience assisting with changeovers preferred.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous safety training.
• Experience assisting with changeovers.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate bakery equipment and manufacturing lines, establishing product priorities and sequences according to production guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with production and packaging procedures and practices.
• Inspect assigned line or equipment for operational or mechanical issues and report equipment issues promptly to a supervisor or manager.
• Complete and submit production reports throughout the day.
• Visually inspect products for quality and quantity.
• Monitor production runs and perform basic troubleshooting on bakery equipment.
• Support quality control programs and ensure procedures follow food safety and quality standards.
• Follow safety procedures applicable to daily operations, including proper lockout/tagout procedures where applicable.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by following safety policies, food safety and sanitation requirements, and GMP procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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