3rd Shift Plant Technician - $1.50 Shift Diff + Benefits

The J.M. Smucker Co.; New Bethlehem (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay plus shift-d·

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Annual holiday bonus

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. is hiring a Plant Technician for the 3rd shift (11 pm – 7:30 am), Sun-Thur, in New Bethlehem, PA.

You will contribute to manufacturing operations, ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting a collaborative, safety‑driven environment. Benefits start on day one and include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, attendance rewards, and an annual holiday bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Able to read, understand, and follow SOPs, GMPs and safety policies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and clean production equipment.
• Follow GMP, safety, and quality policies in all tasks.
• Identify and address equipment issues and basic repairs.
• Assist in documentation updates (SOPs, CIL).
• Participate in continuous improvement and root-cause analysis.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Reading SOPs

Data analysis

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Technical or two-year degree preferred

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Co. is hiring a Plant Technician for the 3rd shift (11 pm – 7:30 am), Sun-Thur, in New Bethlehem, PA.

You will contribute to manufacturing operations, ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting a collaborative, safety‑driven environment. Benefits start on day one and include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, attendance rewards, and an annual holiday bonus.