Manufacturing Technician

The J.M. Smucker Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Excellent wages

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. is seeking a team member to operate high-speed bakery equipment in a milk-bone production area. You will work afternoon/evening shifts, with weekly rotation, and contribute to safe, efficient output on multiple lines.

Candidates need 3+ years in manufacturing, strong teamwork, and basic PLC/computer skills. The role requires physical stamina, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to GMPs and safety rules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related manufacturing experience or equivalent technical/vocational experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; highly motivated and responsible.
• Use of computers and PLCs in an industrial manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in afternoons and evenings; shifts can alternate weekly.
• Attend assigned shifts and weekend work as required.
• Follow Safety Rules and GMPs; produce high quality products safely.
• Operate and be in proximity to machinery; cross-training across high-speed manufacturing.
• Collaborate as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

PLC experience

Computers in manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Starting pay is $23.40/hour (plus shift differential, if applicable). Year 2 = $26.74 Year 3 = $28.41 Year 4 = $33.43 First year: $70K+ with overtime. Wage progression over 3 years to a max of $33.43+/hr. With overtime up to $85K+ / year Excellent wages, benefits and product discounts.

REPORTS TO: Area Leader/Team Leader

SUMMARY:

Work in a variety of areas, operating high-speed manufacturing production equipment in processing and packaging to produce Milk-Bone product for the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Positions are afternoons and evenings and shifts can alternate weekly.

Assigned shift attendance and weekend work is required.

Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).

Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.

Work in all areas of processing and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery.

Cross-training will occur throughout the facility in all aspects of high-speed manufacturing.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Assist fellow employees as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.

3+ years related manufacturing experience or equivalent technical/vocational experience preferred. Selected individuals must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and responsible, and work well within a team environment. Use of computers and PLCs in an industrial manufacturing environment is preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High-school degree or equivalent is required.

Associate degree preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift.

The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.

The employee must be able to work 8-hour shifts with a maximum of 16 hours required.

The employees must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds.

The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.

The employee must be able to work in a cold and hot environment.

The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.

The employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.

SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is located in a bakery which is a high temperature environment, especially in the summer months. This position requires you to spend the majority of your shift on your feet and walking. This position is in a loud noise environment and requires the use of hearing protection and other personal protective equipment.

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The Right Place for You

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We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live.

We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success.

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