Production Technician - Forklift Operator

The J.M. Smucker Company; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 33,131 - 38,972; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% company match

2 weeks paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Annual holiday bonus

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is looking for a Production Technician - Forklift Operator in Grandview, Missouri. The role involves supporting various operations in fruit processing and packaging, while working on-site with rotating shifts.

Qualified candidates should have a high school degree and the ability to work shifts. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Produce high quality products in a safe, sanitary, and healthful manner.
• Maintain documentation and production records that are legible, accurate, and complete.

Skills

Effective reading and comprehension

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to work any shift

Experience with cleaning chemicals and sanitation duties

Previous forklift driving experience

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Production Technician - Forklift Operator

In this role you will support a variety of areas in our fruit processing and packaging operations, sanitation, and drum washing.

Location: 100 Forsell Road, Grandview, WA 98930

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, rotating shifts

Compensation: $24.05–$28.29 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% company match
• 2 weeks paid vacation (prorated in first year)
• 12 paid company holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Annual holiday bonus
• Company-provided life and AD&D insurance
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life & Health Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursement
• Bereavement leave

Responsibilities

• Follow all Company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Produce high quality products in a safe, sanitary, and healthful manner.
• Maintain documentation and production records that are legible, accurate, and complete.
• Communicate with team leaders, leads, maintenance, and all production personnel to achieve self-sufficient team goals.
• Apply HACCP, plant quality, plant GMPs, and food safety requirements.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation duties according to company SSOPs.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Work any shift, including weekends and overtime as needed while maintaining a good attendance record.
• Flow to the work in all areas of production.
• Assist others as part of the team.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Ability to work any shift (day or night) including weekends.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Effective reading, comprehension, and filling in production forms accurately.
• Experience with cleaning chemicals and sanitation duties.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous food processing or manufacturing experience a plus.
• Previous forklift driving experience highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, lift (67-100%).
• Use hands and arms for reaching/grasping/handling/fine finger manipulation (67-100%).
• Occasionally squat, bend, work above shoulders, climb stairs or ladders (11-33%).
• Frequently lift up to 25 lb (34-66%).
• Occasionally lift 60 lb (11-33%).
• Wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, and bump caps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.