Production Machine Operator 2

The J.M. Smucker Company; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co.

is hiring a Machine Operator 2 in our Emporia, KS facility to operate multiple bakery machines in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with teammates, follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain GMP standards to ensure consistent product quality. This role requires safety awareness, stamina for a 12-hour shift, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with duties spanning mixing, depositor, ovens, and other equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and follow formulations and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple machines including mixer, oven, fryer, and depositor.
• Monitor and adjust processes to ensure product quality.
• Follow GMP standards and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with team to meet production targets.
• Perform other duties as defined.

Skills

Teamwork

Following instructions

Communication

Safety training

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Bakery equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

A Machine Operator 2 is responsible for operating multiple machines. 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

• Mixer (batter, dough, icing & cream)
• Depositor
• Oven
• Fryer
• Tumbler
• Injector
• Wrapper
• Combi
• Other duties as defined.
• *Equipment may vary by facility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires high school diploma, or equivalent.

Prefer previous safety training.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Manufacturing Environment

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.

This will be for a PM Position.

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 and 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.