Production Technician Upstairs Snacks Processing

smucker; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Smucker in Topeka is seeking a Production Technician Snacks Processing to produce high-quality Treats with minimal yield loss. The role offers a start rate of $28.10 per hour and a $1,000 retention bonus to support long-term employment.

Responsibilities include following GMPs and safety rules, operating and monitoring systems, and performing weekly start-ups and clean-ups. A high-school degree is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled shift.
• Must be able to handle stress in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and flexible to overtime when needed.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety Rules and GMPs.
• Produce high-quality products with minimal yield loss.
• Attend and participate in assigned shifts.
• Operate and monitor production systems continuously.
• Perform weekly start-ups, shutdowns and clean-ups.
• Assist with routine maintenance of department equipment.
• Maintain sanitation in production and prep areas.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment.

Skills

Safety rules

GMPs

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Reading diagrams

Basic computer skills

Education

High-school degree

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Topeka Plant ($1000 Retention Bonus! Start Rate $28.10 per hour) To make/produce high-quality Treats with minimal yield loss, to produce product for the company.

TITLE

Production Technician Snacks Processing

REPORTS TO

Area Leader/Team Leader

SUMMARY

To make/produce high quality Treats with minimal yield loss, 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.
• Make dye
• Make Coating
• Adding hand-adds to dry mixes.
• Responsible for running and monitoring system on a continuous basis
• Responsible for weekly start-ups, shut-downs and clean-ups.
• Responsible for minor maintenance of department equipment.
• Sanitation is a constant and critical issue - keep production and preparation areas clean
• Operation of forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Must be prepared to do what is manually required to keep system running
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work alone/unsupervised (make decisions, correct problems, complete tasks, etc.)
• Good utilization of time and initiative
• Knowledge and experience in use of tools
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes
• Basic knowledge of diagrams and schematics - know how to follow and read
• Basic computer skills

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

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 8 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 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.

The employee must be able to work with automatic equipment, pressurized air hoses, high pressure hoses, strahman water hoses (hot-steam injected water) and very hot piping

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

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