Production Technician Upstairs Snacks Processing

J.M. Smucker Co•Topeka, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician produces high-quality treats with minimal yield loss. The role follows company safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices, operates and monitors production systems, and performs assigned production, sanitation, and basic maintenance duties. The technician works as part of a team and may also work independently to keep the system running safely and efficiently. This position is at the Topeka Plant. The stated starting rate is $28.10 per hour, with a $1,000 retention bonus. Work involves rotating eight-hour shifts and may require additional planned or unplanned hours based on business needs. The role requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, squatting or kneeling, and climbing. The work environment can be hot in summer and cold in winter, includes exposure to flour and yeast materials, and usually has moderate to high noise levels.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Ability to report to work on time and complete the scheduled work period or shift; timely and regular attendance is required.
Ability to handle stress and work in a high-volume, fast-paced, complex, and busy environment.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and solve problems effectively.
Flexible availability to work additional hours when required by workload, deadlines, production needs, shift coverage, or overtime.
Professional, cooperative, and helpful team-player attitude.
Ability to work alone or unsupervised, make decisions, correct problems, and complete tasks.
Good time management and initiative.
Knowledge and experience using tools.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes.
Basic knowledge of diagrams and schematics, including the ability to read and follow them.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.
Good communication skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions using common sense.
Ability to stand and walk at least 70% of the time.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds and frequently lift 30–35 pounds.
Ability to squat or kneel and bend frequently.
Ability to work in a cold 40–50-degree environment and tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
Ability to frequently climb steps and vertical ladders up to 10 feet high.
Ability to work with automatic equipment, pressurized air hoses, high-pressure hoses, hot-steam-injected water hoses, and very hot piping.
Ability to perform essential job functions consistently with safety standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Produce high-quality products safely and in a healthful manner while minimizing yield loss.
Make dye and coating, and add hand-adds to dry mixes.
Run and continuously monitor the production system.
Perform weekly start-ups, shut-downs, and clean-ups.
Perform minor maintenance on department equipment.
Keep production and preparation areas clean and sanitary.
Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
Perform the manual tasks needed to keep the system running.
Attend assigned shifts on time and for the full scheduled work period.
Work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed.