Manufacturing/Production Technician

TITLE

Manufacturing /Production Technician - Night Shift Only

REPORTS TO

Area Leader/Team Leader

NUMBER OF OPENINGS

Multiple

LOCATION

McCalla, Alabama

SHIFT(s):

Night Shift Only: 6:00pm - 6:30am

Schedule: Work 2 days / Off 2 days / Work 3 days / Off 2 days

COMPENSATION Base Rate

Minimum starting wage: $23 / per hour ($2 Shift Differential not included in hourly rates)

BENEFITS

https://www.jmsmucker.com/careers/why-smucker/employee-benefits

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Understands and supports the J.M. Smucker McCalla safety program policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner.  Recognizes unsafe working conditions and suggests new safety standards as appropriate.
• Understands, follows, and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment.
• Creates or updates documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, CIL Improvements)
• Follow site attendance policy.
• Follow the J.M. Smucker Basic Beliefs and Code of Conduct.
• Must be able to work flexible work schedules and overtime as needed.
• Follows skill progression to improve skill and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Produce high quality consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Works in all areas of production and packaging as assigned, including operating, being in close. proximity to and crossing platforms over or under machinery.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and perform as a member of a team.
• Assist fellow team members and other departments as needed.
• Leads a functional area (safety, quality, sanitation, etc.) for the team, including coaching and training team members, acting as a communication conduit, and driving improvements.

• Serves as equipment owner and leads projects to improve safety, quality, and production results for designated equipment area.
• Serves as trainer for designated equipment area; responsible for building technician skills and providing ongoing coaching.

• Ability to perform the operation of the equipment, perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance as assigned, and CIP/CIL/COP sanitation operations as required.
• Performs equipment changeovers.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery and process issues, including basic repair and maintenance activities.
• Ability to operate sanitation equipment and material handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Ability to select and use appropriate basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.
• Identifies and corrects equipment defects.
• Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data; utilizes basic computer programs for e-mail and online training resources.
• Analyzes information using principles of math and statistics.
• Ability to identify visual defects and make corrections as needed.
• Solves problems using analytical troubleshooting, critical thinking, and root cause analysis.
• Uses continuous improvement tools to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Completes other tasks as require.

EDUCATION AND/OR Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of previous manufacturing experience required.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as a safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.  Good communication skills are required both verbally and written.  Ability to use a computer and input data required for production. Ability to give and receive feedback.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS