Production Technician, 3rd Shift

The J.M. Smucker Co. • North Canton, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician operates, maintains, and troubleshoots high-speed packaging and processing equipment to produce Company products. The role supports safe, consistent production of high-quality products and requires following safety practices, wearing required personal protective equipment, and performing sanitation duties. Technicians work with a team, assist others as needed, and use applied math and computer skills to collect, analyze, enter, and access data.

The position includes basic and routine maintenance, use of hand and power tools, and safe operation of a tow motor with current training. The technician may need to work outside scheduled hours and overtime to perform required maintenance. The role also includes other duties within the employee’s skill capability and meeting the Company’s Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other.

The core schedule is 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The training rate is $26.00 per hour; the rate increases to $33.64 per hour after the probationary period and completion of qualifications. The position is located in Orrville, Ohio.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environment, or relevant education through a career and technical education program.
• Good attendance record and ability to comply with the attendance policy.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift on a 7-day schedule per week.
• Ability to operate, perform basic and routine maintenance on, and troubleshoot equipment, including climbing, standing, bending, twisting, and moving around stairs, ladders, platforms, and packaging and processing equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents such as equipment manuals, SOPs, and policies.
• Must pass an applied math and technical aptitude test.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-speed packaging and processing equipment.
• Meet safety expectations, wear required personal protective equipment, and follow safe practices.
• Work in a team environment, flow to the work, and assist others.
• Collect and analyze data using applied math skills.
• Use a computer keyboard to input and access data.
• Perform basic and routine maintenance activities.
• Work outside normal scheduled hours and overtime to perform required maintenance when needed.
• Use basic hand and power tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, and drills.
• Safely operate a tow motor and maintain required training.
• Work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform sanitation duties.
• Perform other duties within skill capability.
• Meet Company expectations for its Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other.

Benefits

• Competitive health and financial benefits through the Total Reward benefits program.
• Flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop professionally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED