Production Technician, 3rd Shift

The J.M. Smucker Co.•North Canton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Smucker is seeking a Plant Technician for the 3rd Shift (11 PM - 7:30 AM EST) at their Fruit Spreads facility. This role is crucial for delivering safe, high-quality products to consumers. The company emphasizes manufacturing as a career with opportunities for growth and development. The technician will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-speed packaging and processing equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and contributing to a team environment. The position offers a competitive pay rate, starting at $26.00/hr during training, increasing to $33.64/hr after the probationary period and qualification completion. Smucker is committed to supporting employees holistically through its Total Reward benefits program, continuous learning opportunities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse organization.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
Previous work experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
Have 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.

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.
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.