Production Utility 1

J.M. Smucker Co•Emporia, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Utility workers are responsible for several manufacturing activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates must be willing and able to work effectively in a team, be flexible in assignments within the utility category, and follow instructions (written and verbal). They must safely and accurately complete assigned duties, maintain GMP standards, and participate as part of the Food Defense Team. Responsibilities include ensuring product safety and cleaning throughout the plant, including windows, ceilings, restrooms, breakrooms, wash racks, equipment, lights, mixers, ovens, pans, and processing and non-processing equipment. Essential duties may include Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher, and other defined roles. Equipment may vary by facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Ability to sit (5%), stand (40%), walk (10%), kneel/squat (20%) and bend (25%) for 12 hours
Ability to lift up to a maximum of 50 pounds, approximately 4 times per day from floor to waist
Ability to reach from 10 inches approximately 2 hours per day, and up to 60 inches approximately 1 hour per day
Ability to climb stairs approximately 8 times per day, ladders approximately 1-2 times per day, and crawling approximately 3 to 4 times per week
Performs repetitive motion, using the hands and arms approximately 1 hour per day and the back (twisting) approximately 1 hour per day
Ability to perform pushing/pulling of the upper body approximately 5 to 6 times per day and the whole body approximately 4 to 5 times per day
May push and pull trash carts weighing 500 lb, dough carts weighing 800 lb, portable equipment and catch pans weighing 500 lb
May walk on unprotected heights, catwalks, etc. occasionally every week
Cannot be afraid of heights
Must be in good physical condition
Reading, peripheral vision, hearing
Understanding scheduling
Visual inspection of cake to determine if the product matches stated Quality Standards
Regular use of the company's time keeping system
Limited use of a calculator, computer and process control sheets may be required

Nice To Haves

Previous safety training preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure product safety
Clean windows, ceilings, restrooms, breakrooms, wash racks, equipment, lights, mixers, ovens, pans, etc., throughout the plant
Clean processing and non-processing equipment
Perform duties as Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher
Maintain GMP standards
Participate as part of the Food Defense Team