Manufacturing/Production Technician

TITLE

Manufacturing /Production Technician

REPORTS TO

Area Leader/Team Leader

NUMBER OF OPENINGS

Multiple

LOCATION

McCalla, Alabama

SHIFT(s):

Day Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm

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

COMPENSATION Base Rate

Minimum starting wage: $24+ / per hour ($2 Shift Differential not included in hourly rates)

Why Smucker is the Place for You

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - one that allows you to deliver your best work while enjoying each day. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.  Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee as part of our commitment to be an employer of choice. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 80-hour vacation accrual, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, parental leave, and annual holiday bonus
• Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace – an environment you will look forward to coming into each day.

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