Wrapper Tech

J.M. Smucker Co•Emporia, KS
•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for setting up wrapping machines for a variety of product being produced, ensure the proper code is being ran and is in correct location and is legible, completing code verification, seal integrity, packaging verification and lot tracking check sheets at specified times and notifying supervision when any check is not in compliance with company standards. Ensure machines are running at proper speeds. Keep work area and machines clean always. This position will also be responsible for troubleshooting, programming automation and controls systems involving PLC's (Programmable logic controllers) for the wrappers. Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment.
  • Understands the functionality of ingredients with time and temperature in the baking process.
  • Understands the unique equipment in a bakery production plant, along with operation of that equipment relative to the baking process.
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.
  • Oral and Written Communication - Effective.
  • Personal Computer Skills - Literate with MS Excel, Word.
  • Electrical and electronic troubleshooting.
  • Ability to climb ladders is required.
  • Ability to sit (5%), stand (25%), walk (25%), kneel/squat (25%), and bend (20%) for 8 hours.
  • Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 75 pounds, approximately 2 times per week from floor to waist.
  • Ability to reach overhead various times per day and to ground various times per day.
  • Climbing stairs and ladders various times per day.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous management experience is desired.
  • A BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Setting up wrapping machines for a variety of product being produced.
  • Ensuring the proper code is being run and is in the correct location and is legible.
  • Completing code verification, seal integrity, packaging verification, and lot tracking check sheets at specified times.
  • Notifying supervision when any check is not in compliance with company standards.
  • Ensuring machines are running at proper speeds.
  • Keeping work area and machines clean.
  • Troubleshooting, programming automation and controls systems involving PLC's for the wrappers.
  • Creating and reading logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up.
  • Ensuring that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement.
  • Maintaining current and complete records of all activities – i.e. PM’s, safety, inventory, asset inventory, etc.
  • Performing other duties relating to the department.
  • Conducting yourself in a professional manner.
  • Coaching, training, and following up with people to ensure production goals are met.
  • Understanding Hostess scheduling for efficiency, ingredient and product flow, and distribution.
  • Understanding Hostess bread cake products and equipment.
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service