Production Technician Upstairs Snacks Processing

The J.M. Smucker Co. • Topeka, KS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician makes and produces high-quality treats with minimal yield loss. The role involves operating and monitoring production systems continuously, preparing ingredients and mixes, and completing start-ups, shut-downs, clean-ups, and minor equipment maintenance. The technician helps maintain clean production and preparation areas and works with team members to keep the system running safely and efficiently.

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 and manage stress in a high-volume, fast-paced, complex, and busy environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and a can-do attitude.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when required by workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage, or overtime needs.
• Ability to interact positively, professionally, and cooperatively with others and to share work and help teammates.
• Ability to work alone and 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.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to oral and written instructions.
• Ability to stand and walk for at least 70% of the time and to lift regularly.
• Ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts and additional planned or unplanned hours as business needs require.
• 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 environment of 40–50 degrees 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, Strahman water hoses using hot-steam-injected water, and very hot piping.
• Ability to perform essential job functions consistently with safety standards and practices, 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.
• Maintain attendance for the assigned shift.
• Make dye and coating.
• Add hand-adds to dry mixes.
• Run and monitor the system continuously.
• Perform weekly start-ups, shut-downs, and clean-ups.
• Perform minor maintenance on department equipment.
• Keep production and preparation areas clean.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Perform the manual work necessary to keep the system running.
• Work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed.

Benefits

• $1,000 retention bonus.

What This Job Offers

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