Pack Line 2 Primary

The J.M. Smucker Company; Virginia; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Machine Operator 1 to operate a single bakery machine in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires effective communication and teamwork, adherence to written and verbal instructions, and strict GMP compliance. The successful candidate will assist with packaging operations and maintain safety standards. candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with safety training preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wrapper- Row Removal (Inclusive of carton packing)

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety training

GMP standards

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Scrapers

Box knife

Bowl knife

Scoops

Bucket

Thermometer

Measuring cup

Hair net

Hearing protection

Safety glasses

Bump caps

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

A Machine Operator 1 is responsible for operating a single machine. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to follow instructions (written & verbal), safely and accurately operate bakery equipment and maintain GMP standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Wrapper- Row Removal (Inclusive of carton packing)

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires high school diploma, or equivalent. Prefer previous safety training.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Manufacturing Environment - AM shift

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Although the physical requirements vary each day, the employee must have the ability to sit (5%), stand (40%), walk (10%), kneel/squat (20%) and bend (25%) for 12 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 50 pounds, approximately 4 times per day from floor to waist. Ability to reach from 10 inches approximately 2 hours per day, and up to 60 inches approximately 1 hour per day. Ability to climb stairs approximately 8 times per day, ladders approximately 1-2 times per day, and crawling approximately 3 to 4 times per week. Performs repetitive motion, using the hands and arms approximately 1 hour per day and the back (twisting) approximately 1 hour per day. Must be able to perform pushing/pulling of the upper body approximately 5 to 6 times per day and the whole body approximately 4 to 5 times per day. May push and pull trash carts weighing 500 lb, dough carts weighing 800 lb, portable equipment and catch pans weighing 500 lb. May walk on unprotected heights, catwalks, etc. occasionally every week. Cannot be afraid of heights. Must be in good physical condition.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE INCLUDE

Organizational skills, read and follow formulations, calculating batter time and length, ability to record batter and exceptions, compute exceptions, ability to watch two machines and know what stage of mixing each is in, ability to make batter adjustments, add weight together (ounces & pounds). Ability to identify ingredients in and out of packing containers, hearing, understanding instructions and seeing.

MACHINES/TOOLS USED

• Scrapers
• box knife
• bowl knife
• scoops
• bucket
• thermometer
• measuring cup
• hair net
• hearing protection
• safety glasses
• bump caps

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTS

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.

J. M. SMUCKER CO. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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.