3rd Shift Plant Technician - Food Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and personal days

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co.

is hiring for a Plant Technician on the 3rd shift (11 pm – 7:30 am) in New Bethlehem, PA. The role focuses on operating and maintaining production lines, ensuring food safety and quality, and supporting a collaborative team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a high-school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred two-year technical degree and manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to work the night shift (11pm–7:30am) and overtime as needed.
• Able to read and follow SOPs, GMPs and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and clean production equipment.
• Follow safety, quality, and GMP policies.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and drive improvements.
• Perform equipment changeovers and basic repairs.
• Handle materials using forklifts and related equipment.
• Document SOPs and job aids as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis.

Skills

Reading SOPs GMPs

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Data-driven decisions

MS Office basics

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The J. M. Smucker Co.

is hiring for a Plant Technician on the 3rd shift (11 pm – 7:30 am) in New Bethlehem, PA. The role focuses on operating and maintaining production lines, ensuring food safety and quality, and supporting a collaborative team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a high-school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred two-year technical degree and manufacturing experience.