Production Technician

The J.M. Smucker Company; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. in Kentucky is seeking a Production Technician to work in production and packaging areas to produce product for the company.

You will follow safety rules and GMPs, operate and support across platforms, and work 12-hour rotating shifts. High-school degree required; strong teamwork and safety attitude essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, GMPs and general instructions.
• Good communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and GMPs.
• Produce high-quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Assigned shift attendance is required.
• Work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, including operating, being in close proximity to, and crossing platforms over machinery.
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High-school degree or equivalent

Job description

Production Technician

Reports to Area Leader/Team Leader

Summary

Work in a variety of areas, in production and packaging, to produce product for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Produce high-quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Assigned shift attendance is required.
• Work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, including operating, being in close proximity to, and crossing platforms over machinery.
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.

Education

High‑school degree or equivalent is required.

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

• Regularly required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• Work 12‑hour rotating shifts.
• Occasionally lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift 30–35 pounds.
• Squat or kneel and bend frequently.
• Work in a cold (40–50°F) environment.
• Tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
• Climb steps frequently.

Vision

Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses. The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.

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

The work environment is usually moderate to high in noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity

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. 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.