Production Technician - Forklift Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Production Technician - Forklift Operator in Grandview Township, Ohio. This role involves supporting fruit processing and packaging operations and performing sanitation duties. Candidates must be able to work any shift, including weekends, and will enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance and paid vacation.

The successful candidate will have at least a high school degree and preferably some experience in food processing and forklift operation. This position requires adherence to safety rules and quality standards in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• Previous forklift driving experience highly preferred.
• Minimum age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality products in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Maintain documentation and production records accurately.
• Communicate with team leaders and other personnel.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Food processing experience

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Production Technician - Forklift Operator

This role supports 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 Base Rate

$24.05– $28.29 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 2 weeks paid vacation (prorated the first year), 12 paid company holidays, paid sick leave, annual holiday bonus.

• Company-provided life and AD&D insurances
• 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

In This Role You Will

• 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 GMP’s, and food safety requirements to daily performance
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation duties according to company SSOP’s
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Work any shift, including weekends and overtime as needed while maintaining a good attendance record
• Follow work flow in all areas of production
• Work as part of a team and assist others as needed

The Right Role for You

Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, focusing on physical, emotional, and financial employee support.

Minimum Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent is required
• Minimum age of 18
• Must be able to work any shift (day or night) including weekends
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out oral and written instructions
• Effectively read, comprehend, and fill in production forms accurately with dates, times, temperatures and other processing information
• Work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform sanitation duties
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP’s, and general instructions; provide oral and written communication

Additional Skills and Experience

• Previous food processing or manufacturing experience is a plus
• Previous forklift driving experience highly preferred

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, lift (67-100%)
• Regularly required to use hands and arms for reaching, grasping, handling, fine finger manipulation during the day (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 Personal Protective Equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection, and bump caps

Equal Employment 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.