Production Machine Operator 1

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Emporia, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Machine Operator 1 is responsible for operating a single machine. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to follow instructions (written & verbal), safely and accurately operate bakery equipment and maintain GMP standards.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent.
Ability to sit (5%), stand (40%), walk (10%), kneel/squat (20%) and bend (25%) for 12 hours.
Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 50 pounds, approximately 4 times per day from floor to waist.
Ability to reach from 10 inches approximately 2 hours per day, and up to 60 inches approximately 1 hour per day.
Ability to climb stairs approximately 8 times per day, ladders approximately 1-2 times per day, and crawling approximately 3 to 4 times per week.
Performs repetitive motion, using the hands and arms approximately 1 hour per day and the back (twisting) approximately 1 hour per day.
Ability to perform pushing/pulling of the upper body approximately 5 to 6 times per day and the whole body approximately 4 to 5 times per day.
May push and pull trash carts weighing 500 lb, dough carts weighing 800 lb, portable equipment and catch pans weighing 500 lb.
May walk on unprotected heights, catwalks, etc. occasionally every week.
Cannot be afraid of heights.
Must be in good physical condition.
Organizational skills.
Read and follow formulations.
Calculate batter time and length.
Ability to record batter and exceptions.
Compute exceptions.
Ability to watch two machines and know what stage of mixing each is in.
Ability to make batter adjustments.
Add weight together (ounces & pounds).
Ability to identify ingredients in and out of packing containers.
Hearing, understanding instructions and seeing.