Production Utility 1

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Emporia, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Utility workers are responsible for several manufacturing activities. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment. They must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment and be flexible in assignments within the utility category. The role requires following instructions (written and verbal), safely and accurately completing assigned duties, maintaining GMP standards, and participating as part of the Food Defense Team. Responsibilities include ensuring product safety and cleaning various areas and equipment throughout the plant, such as windows, ceilings, restrooms, breakrooms, wash racks, cleaning equipment, lights, mixers, ovens, and pans. The position may also involve cleaning processing and non-processing equipment in grounds.

Requirements

Willing and able to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment
Flexible in assignments within the utility category
Able to follow instructions (written and verbal)
Able to safely and accurately complete assigned duties
Able to maintain GMP standards
Able to participate as part of the Food Defense Team
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
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
Ability to climb ladders approximately 1-2 times per day
Ability to crawl 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
Must be able 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

Nice To Haves

Previous safety training

Responsibilities

Work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Communicate and work effectively in a team environment
Be flexible in assignments within the utility category
Follow instructions (written and verbal)
Safely and accurately complete assigned duties
Maintain GMP standards
Participate as part of the Food Defense Team
Ensure product safety
Clean windows, ceilings, restroom, breakroom, wash racks, cleaning equipment, lights, mixers, ovens, pans, etc., throughout the plant
Clean processing and non-processing equipment in grounds
Perform duties as Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher
Use the company's time keeping system
Limited use of a calculator, computer and process control sheets