Production Technician

The J.M. Smucker Company; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Three weeks paid vacation

Annual Holiday Bonus

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Production Technician in Tennessee to support the manufacturing and packaging of high-quality pet food products. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork while ensuring quality standards are met.

Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience, mechanical skills, and the ability to work shifts. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, especially in pet food or consumer packaged goods.
• Strong attendance and performance history in safety and quality.
• Ability to work shifts in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
• Collect and analyze performance data for quality assurance.
• Support team goals and assist teammates as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork and problem-solving

Mechanical interest

Record operational data

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Production Technician

At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food that people and pets love. The role supports the production and packaging of pet food products, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective operations in support of the manufacturing of products such as Meow Mix.
• Collect and analyze data to deliver consistent performance aligned with the highest quality and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist teammates as needed while promoting company culture and supporting shift goals.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow all company safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform basic physical activities—climbing, standing, bending, twisting, moving around stairs, ladders, platforms, and various equipment.
• Read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents.
• Operate and record operational data, communicate results, and track quality and waste metrics.
• Emphasize sanitation and cleaning responsibilities.
• Lifting objects up to 50 pounds frequently.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience (preference for pet food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods).
• Proven track record of good attendance and consistent performance delivering safety and quality.
• Capability to work well in a team environment and to help solve problems and implement solutions with diverse employees.
• Willingness to work shifts (12-hour 2-2-3 shift rotation, fixed days or nights).
• Mechanical interest and operational skills.
• Capability to learn new systems, record operational data, and communicate results.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% company match.
• Three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays, and 4 personal days.
• Parental leave, Perfect Attendance Bonus, and Annual Holiday Bonus.
• Commitment to pay progression and opportunities to grow compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.