Production Technician-Snacks Packaging

smucker; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Smucker is seeking a Production Technician-Snacks Packaging to support multiple areas in production and packaging. The role emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and producing quality products. You will work as part of a team and help colleagues as needed.

Candidates should be reliable, able to handle stress, and comfortable with a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing setting; overtime and extended shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Must report to work on time and attend the full shift.
• Must handle stress effectively in a busy setting.
• Able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving with a can-do attitude.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed.
• Ability to work as part of a team with positive interaction.

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, operating and crossing platforms near machinery.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Assist fellow employees as needed.

Skills

Attendance

Stress management

Fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Flexibility

Problem solving

Adaptability

Overtime readiness

Education

HS diploma

1+ year manufacturing

Job description

TITLE

Production Technician-Snacks Packaging

REPORTS TO

Area 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

• Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required.
• Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress.
• Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace, complex and busy environment.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act. A "can-do" mindset and attitude is a must.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it of the role.
• Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High-school degree or equivalent is required.
• 1 or more years manufacturing preferred

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• 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, with the flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours, as business needs.
• The employees must lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, a minimum of 2 times daily 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 and vertical ladders 10ft high on a frequent basis.

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.

Hot in summer, cold in winter

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

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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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.