Manufacturing Technician

The J.M. Smucker Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Memphis, TN. The role includes operating high-speed production and packaging equipment, basic troubleshooting, data review, and maintaining safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a two-year technical degree preferred. Ability to work any shift, including weekends and overtime, is required.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• A two-year degree or technical degree preferred.
• Minimum age 18 and ability to read and interpret safety rules, GMPs and general instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate high speed making, packing and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on basic equipment components.
• Develop and analyze data using basic math and statistics.
• Make data driven decisions, and maintain accurate records.
• Follow all Safety Rules and GMPs and rotate shifts as needed.
• Produce high quality products in a safe manner.
• Work as part of a team and communicate across functions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Priority setting

Process improvement

Reading instructions

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree or technical degree preferred

Job description

Title Manufacturing Technician LOCATION Memphis, TN REPORTS TO Area Leader

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate high speed making, packing and other production related equipment
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on basic equipment components
• Must have the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Develop and analyze data using basic skills in math and statistics
• Ability to make data driven decisions, act upon them, and accept accountability
• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Produce high quality products in a safe manner
• Must be available to work any shift, including weekends and overtime, as needed while maintaining a good attendance record
• Flow to the work in all areas of processing and packaging and willingness to rotate shifts
• Operate a computer to input and review data for the purpose of maintaining accurate records
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team oriented environment and good communication skills within team and cross functionally

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Education High-school degree or equivalent is required
• A two-year degree or technical degree is preferred
• Other Minimum age of 18
• At least two years of previous manufacturing / technical experience OR a technical degree is required
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP’s and general instructions as well as carry out both oral and written instruction
• Work consistently with a team and demonstrate conflict resolution, problem solving, time management, goal setting, priority setting and process improvement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Employee is regularly required to stand and lift
• Employee is required to use hands and arms for reaching/handling purposes
• Employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time
• Employee must be able to work any shift (day or night) including weekends and holidays if a business need arises
• Employee must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis
• Employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis
• Employee must be able to tolerate exposure to food allergens
• Employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis as well as stand on or move around on platforms, equipment and concrete floors

Candidates must be willing to complete each stage of the selection process, including the on-line application, testing, interview process, drug screen, background investigation, and pre-employment physical examination.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. 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. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.