Production Technician

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Production Technician in Scottsville, Kentucky. This role involves working in various production and packaging areas to ensure high-quality products. Key responsibilities include adhering to safety standards, operating machinery, and collaborating with team members.

Applicants must possess a high-school degree or equivalent and demonstrate good communication skills, with the ability to lift and stand regularly. The position requires the capacity to work in a cold environment and undergo a standard eye exam.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's, and general instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• 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 production and packaging as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

High-school degree or equivalent

Job description

Title

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.
• To work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery.
• 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.

Education and/or Experience

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

• 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 12 hour rotating shifts.
• The employees 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.
• 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 (40-50 degree) 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.

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 environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

We are 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.