Packaging Production Technician

The J.M. Smucker Co. • Topeka, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Production Technician works in production and packaging at the Topeka Plant, following company safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices to produce high-quality products safely. The role may be assigned to any production or packaging area and involves operating machinery, working close to machinery, and crossing platforms over machinery. The technician works as part of a team, assists coworkers, and addresses mechanical issues such as replacing cylinders, bearings, belts, and pulleys.

The position requires reliable attendance for assigned shifts, the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, and flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours as business needs require. Work takes place in environments that can be hot in summer and cold in winter, with moderate-to-high noise levels and exposure to flour and yeast materials.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Reliable, timely attendance and ability to work the entire scheduled work period or shift.
• Ability to successfully handle and manage stress.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, complex, and busy environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to act, and a can-do mindset.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage, or overtime demand it.
• Team-player attitude, willingness to share and help others, and ability to interact positively, professionally, and cooperatively.
• Must supply own hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions; good communication skills.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to stand and walk at least 70% of the time; regularly stand and lift.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and additional planned or unplanned hours as business needs require.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds and frequently lift 30–35 pounds.
• Ability to squat or kneel and bend frequently.
• Ability to work in temperatures of 40–50 degrees and 90–100 degrees and tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
• Ability to frequently climb steps and vertical ladders 10 feet high.
• Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with safety standards and practices, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Follow company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Produce high-quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Attend and work the assigned shift and scheduled work period.
• Work in assigned production and packaging areas, including operating machinery and working in close proximity to it and crossing platforms over machinery.
• Work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed.
• Work on and fix mechanical issues, including replacing cylinders, bearings, belts, and pulleys.

What This Job Offers

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