Production Technician, 3rd Shift

J.M. Smucker Co•North Canton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Smucker is seeking a Production Technician for their Fruit Spreads Plant on the 3rd Shift. This role is crucial to delivering safe, high-quality products. The company emphasizes manufacturing as a career with opportunities for growth and development. The technician will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-speed packaging and processing equipment, adhering to all safety protocols. This position is part of a team environment where collaboration and flexibility are key. The role also involves data collection, computer use, basic maintenance, and operating a tow motor.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Minimum of a High School diploma or GED
Previous work experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred
Good attendance record and able to comply with attendance policy
Demonstrated background of mechanical aptitude
Must be able to work on an 8-hour shift on a 7-day schedule per week
Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform all sanitation duties
Able to operate, perform “basic and routine maintenance,” and troubleshoot equipment which includes the following physical activities: climbing, standing, bending, twisting, and moving around stairs, ladders, platforms and various packaging and processing equipment
Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently
Must be a self-directed worker, capable of working in a team environment to solve problems and implement solutions
Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents (i.e. equipment manuals, SOP's, policies, etc.)
Qualified candidates will be required to pass an applied math and a technical aptitude test

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high speed packaging and processing equipment to produce Company products
Meet all safety expectations including wearing the required personal protective equipment and follow all safe practices
Work in a team environment and flow to the work and assist others
Collect and analyze data using skills in applied math
Operate a computer keyboard to input and access data
Perform basic and routine maintenance activities
Able to work outside normal scheduled hours and OT to perform required maintenance
Use basic hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills etc.
Can safely operate tow motor and maintain proper training requirements
Perform other duties that are within skill capability
Meet Company's expectations of its Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other