Plant Technician - Packing

B&G Foods•Cincinnati, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Technician works in the Cincinnati plant in Packing and Process. The role operates high-speed making, packing, and other production equipment, or works as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department. It also involves handling materials, troubleshooting and maintaining basic equipment, completing quality inspections, keeping records, and following safety and Good Manufacturing Practices. Technicians work with a team on rotating or straight shifts lasting 8 or 12 hours, 5 to 7 days per week. Entry-level pay is $22.02–$23.60 per hour, with the opportunity to earn $37.68 per hour plus shift premium. B&G Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonable accommodation requests for the application or interview process.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
U.S. citizen or work visa.
At least 18 years old.
Two years of technical work experience; or 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 read and comprehend high-school-level material and technical training materials on equipment operations.
Ability to work the team's schedule: rotating or straight shifts of 8 or 12 hours, 5 to 7 days per week.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to stand and walk at least 70% of the time and to climb stairs and ladders, stand on and move around platforms, and move around equipment and concrete floors.

Responsibilities

Operate high-speed making, packing, and other production-related equipment, or operate as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department.
Operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Perform the physical activities necessary to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment.
Use hand tools and power tools to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on basic equipment components.
Develop and analyze data using basic math and statistics skills; use a computer to enter and review data and communicate by email.
Prioritize personal safety and safe equipment operation by using required personal protective equipment, following safe practices, understanding equipment alarms and signals, and participating 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 learn machine-component terminology and functions.
Maintain good attendance, including no absences during the probationary period.
Work consistently as part of a team and demonstrate leadership, conflict resolution, problem-solving, communication, time-management, goal-setting, priority-setting, and process-improvement skills.