Production Technician

Production Technician – The J.M. Smucker Co.

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Your Opportunity as Technician Production

As a part of the Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. As a technician, you must be able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, communicate effectively in a team structure, and be flexible in work assignments within the technician category. The assignments are as follows:
Pan Setter, Feeder, Packer/Carton, Packer/Cases, Shipping Stacker, Handler, Sanitor, Receiver, Palletizer. 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.

Location:

Arkadelphia, AR bakery

Work Arrangements: 100% Onsite

• Work as a helper on one production line in various roles (i.e., Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher, etc.)
• Perform various assigned manual labor tasks to grasp, lift, move, place, and stack items relating to the production processes assigned.
• Feed, catch, and monitor continuous production line.
• Visually inspect product for quality and quantity.
• Support quality control programs to ensure production procedures follow best practices of food safety and quality standards.
• Report all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible.
• Understand and comply with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations.
• Work safely; follow proper lock‑out/tag‑out procedure where applicable.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety policy and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.
• May assist with cleaning and sanitation of equipment and environment pre‑ and post‑production.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation.
• May perform other duties not listed.

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, play to win, and believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

• Ability to work any shift.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

• Previous safety training preferred.
• Prior food industry experience a plus.
• Familiarity with bakery equipment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

All tools and equipment required for the job are provided and maintained by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises.

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can be loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Use of equipment may require certification before use. Please see current job safety analysis.

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