Production Utility 1

The J.M. Smucker Co. • Emporia, KS

9d

About The Position

Utility workers perform a variety of manufacturing activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. They must communicate and work effectively as part of a team, remain flexible with assignments within the utility category, follow written and verbal instructions, complete assigned duties safely and accurately, maintain GMP standards, and participate as part of the Food Defense Team. The role is responsible for product safety and cleaning areas and items throughout the plant, including windows, ceilings, restrooms, breakrooms, wash racks, cleaning equipment, lights, mixers, ovens, and pans. Workers may also clean processing and non-processing equipment in the grounds. This is a full-time PM position. Equipment may vary by facility.

The work takes place in a manufacturing environment. Physical requirements vary by day and include sitting, standing, walking, kneeling or squatting, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, repetitive hand and arm motions, twisting, and pushing or pulling. The role may involve moving heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans, and occasionally walking on unprotected heights or catwalks. The employee must not be afraid of heights and must be in good physical condition. Other essential abilities include reading, peripheral vision, hearing, understanding scheduling, and visually inspecting cake to determine whether it meets stated quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment and be flexible in assignments within the utility category.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and complete duties safely and accurately.
• Must be in good physical condition and not afraid of heights.
• Must be able to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling heavy carts and equipment.
• Must have the ability to read, use peripheral vision and hearing, understand scheduling, and visually inspect product against quality standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing utility duties, including helper, indexer, feeder, packer, catcher, and other duties as defined.
• Work effectively in a team and remain flexible in assignments within the utility category.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned duties safely and accurately.
• Maintain GMP standards and participate as part of the Food Defense Team.
• Maintain product safety and clean plant areas and items, including windows, ceilings, restrooms, breakrooms, wash racks, cleaning equipment, lights, mixers, ovens, and pans.
• Clean processing and non-processing equipment in the grounds as needed.
• Visually inspect cake to determine whether the product matches stated Quality Standards.
• Use the company’s timekeeping system and, as required, a calculator, computer, and process control sheets.

What This Job Offers

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