Columbus Evergreen- Op 1-Production, Utility 1-Production & Maintenance Tech
The J.M. Smucker Co.About the role
Your Opportunity as an Operator 1 and Production Utility Worker
As a part of the Hostess Plant Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. As an Operator 1-Production and Utility Production worker, you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work assignments within the operator and production category, which can include Pan Setter, Feeder, Packer/Carton, Packer/Cases, Shipping Stacker, Handler, Sanitor, Receiver, Palletizer, Mixer, Fryer, Oven Operator, Wrap Operator, Depositor, Scaler, VFFS, Pearson, Vari Straight Right/Left, Enrober, Forklift, Yard Dog. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. You will be a part of the Food Defense Team.
Your Opportunity as the Engineering Operator 3 (Maintenance Tech)
The Engineering Operator performs a full range of maintenance/engineering assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific situations.
Location: Columbus, GA Bakery
Pay: Operator 1-Production: $20.94 per hour, shift differential $.50 per hour
Production Utility- $19.51 per hour, shift differential $.50 per hour
Work Arrangements for Operator 1-Production:
100% Onsite (12-hour shifts)
1st Shift (6am-6pm)
2nd Shift (6pm-6 am)
Rotating days, average 2-4 days a week
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends.
Work Arrangements for Production Utility:
100% on-site (12-hour shifts)
1st Shift (6am-6pm)
2nd Shift (6 pm to 6 am)
Rotating days, average 3 days a week
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends
Work Arrangements for Maintenance Tech:
100% on-site (12-hour shifts)
1st Shift (6am-6pm)
2nd Shift (6 pm to 6 am)
(flexibility to support off-shifts or weekends when required)
Essential Functions of an Operator 1- Production Worker
Responsible for setting up operation of bakery equipment/manufacturing line, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products per production guidelines.
Ensures compliance with Production/Packaging procedure/practices as well as inspecting all areas within one (1) line/equipment for any operational and/or mechanical issues.
Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible.
Complete and submit reports throughout the day regarding production.
Visually inspects product for quality and quantity.
Monitoring runs and performing basic troubleshooting on our Bakery equipment.
Support quality control programs to ensure production procedures follow best practices of food safety and quality standards.
Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations.
Work safely; follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable.
Maintains a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety policy and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.
Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc.
Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation.
May perform other duties not listed.
Essential Functions of a Production Utility Worker
Works as a helper on a production line in various roles. (i.e., Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher, etc.)
Will perform various assigned manual labor tasks to grasp, lift, move, place, and stack items relating to the production processes assigned.
Feed, catch and monitors continuous / repetitive steps on production line.
Support quality control programs and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures
Visually inspect product to ensure procedures follow best practices for food safety and quality standards.
May assist with cleaning and sanitation of equipment and environment pre- and post-production.
Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor as soon as possible.
Understands and compli
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