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Columbus Evergreen- Op 1-Production, Utility 1-Production & Maintenance Tech

The J.M. Smucker Co.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Feb 2026
💰 $41,880/yr($39,020/yr$41,880/yr)

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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