Plant Technician - Packing

B&G Foods•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! This role involves operating high-speed making, packing, and other production-related equipment, or serving as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department. The position requires performing necessary physical activities for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment, including climbing stairs and ladders, standing and moving around on platforms, equipment, and concrete floors, and twisting or bending at the knees and back. It also involves lifting objects up to 50 pounds, standing and walking at least 70% of the time, and using basic hand and power tools. The technician will troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on basic equipment components, develop and analyze data using basic math and statistics, and operate a computer for data input, review, and email communication. Safety is a top priority, requiring the use of personal protective equipment, adherence to safe practices, understanding alarms and signals, and participating in safety audits. Maintaining a clean work area, utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices, following quality specifications, and performing quality inspections are also key. Accurate record-keeping, understanding machine component terminology, maintaining good attendance, and comprehending technical materials are essential. The role involves working rotating or straight shifts of 8 or 12 hours, 5 to 7 days per week, and requires strong teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, problem-solving, communication, time management, goal setting, priority setting, and process improvement skills.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
Citizen or Work Visa
Minimum age of 18
Two years of technical work experience OR One year continued technical education/training beyond high school (Mechanical, Shop, Electrical, Computer, Design, Architect, etc.) OR Completed four- year college degree.

Responsibilities

Operate high-speed making, packing and other production related equipment or Operate as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department
Operate essential material handling equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, and hand trucks)
Perform the necessary physical activity for purposes of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment including: Climbing stairs and ladders, standing on, and moving around on platforms, equipment and concrete floors Twist or bend at the knees and back Lift objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time
Use basic hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.
Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on basic equipment components
Develop and analyze data using basic skills in math and statistics
Operate a computer to input data, review data, and communicate via email
Make personal safety and safe operation a priority including: Using required personal protective equipment Following all safe practices Using and understanding the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment startup, evacuations, fires, etc. Participating in monthly safety audits
Maintain a clean work area and utilize Good Manufacturing Practices by following all quality specifications and performing quality inspections
Keep and maintain accurate records and data.
Know and use terminology and functions of machine components
Maintain a good attendance record (no absences during probationary period)
Read and comprehend high school level material as well as technical training materials on various equipment operations
Work the same schedule as a team either rotating or straight shifts that are 8 or 12 hours in duration and 5 to 7 days per week
Work consistently with a team and demonstrate effective leadership and team skills including but not limited to: Conflict resolution Problem solving (Analytical Troubleshooting processes) Communications (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback) Time Management Goal Setting Priority Setting Process improvement