Plant Technician - Packing

B&G Foods Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

10d•$22 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Technician works in packing and process operations at the Cincinnati plant. The role involves operating high-speed production and packing equipment or working as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department. Technicians operate material-handling equipment, perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance, conduct quality inspections, maintain accurate records, and follow safety and Good Manufacturing Practices. The work is performed as part of a team on rotating or straight shifts lasting 8 or 12 hours, 5 to 7 days per week.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
U.S. citizenship or work visa.
At least 18 years of age.
Meet one of the following: two years of technical work experience; one year of continued technical education or training beyond high school in a field such as mechanical, shop, electrical, computer, design, or architecture; or a completed four-year college degree.
Ability to work the team's schedule: rotating or straight shifts of 8 or 12 hours, 5 to 7 days per week.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, stand and move around on platforms, equipment, and concrete floors, and twist or bend at the knees and back.
Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to stand and walk at least 70% of the time.
Basic math and statistics, computer, troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Operate high-speed making, packing, and other production-related equipment, or work as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department.
Operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Perform physical activities needed to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment.
Use basic hand and power tools to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on equipment components.
Develop and analyze data using basic math and statistics skills.
Use a computer to input and review data and communicate by email.
Prioritize personal safety and safe equipment operation, use required personal protective equipment, follow safe practices, understand alarms and signals, and participate in monthly safety audits.
Maintain a clean work area and follow Good Manufacturing Practices, quality specifications, and inspection procedures.
Keep accurate records and data, and understand the terminology and functions of machine components.
Maintain a good attendance record, with no absences during the probationary period.
Read and understand high-school-level materials and technical training materials on equipment operations.
Work consistently as part of a team and demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills, including conflict resolution, problem solving, communication, time management, goal setting, priority setting, and process improvement.