Plant Technician - Packing

Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Citizen or Work Visa
• Minimum age of 18
• Two years of technical work experience OR One year continued technical education/training beyond high school (Mechanical, Shop, Electrical, Computer, Design, Architect, etc.)
• Completed four‑year college degree

Salary:
Entry level $22.02–$23.60/hour with opportunity to earn $37.68/hour plus shift premium. Competitive benefits: 401k match, paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.

• Operate high‑speed making, packing and other production related equipment or operate as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department
• Operate essential material handling equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, hand trucks)
• Perform physical activity required for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment, including climbing stairs and ladders, standing on platforms, equipment and concrete floors, twisting or bending at knees and back, lifting objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques, standing and walking at minimum 70% of the time
• Use basic hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on basic equipment components
• Develop and analyze data using basic skills in math and statistics
• Operate a computer to input data, review data, and communicate via email
• Make personal safety and safe operation a priority: use required personal protective equipment, follow all safe practices, use and understand visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment startup, evacuations, fires, etc.
• Participate in monthly safety audits; maintain a clean work area and utilize Good Manufacturing Practices by following all quality specifications and performing quality inspections; keep and maintain accurate records and data
• Know and use terminology and functions of machine components
• Maintain a good attendance record (no absences during probationary period)
• Read and comprehend high school level material as well as technical training materials on various equipment operations
• Work the same schedule as a team either rotating or straight shifts of 8 or 12 hours duration, 5 to 7 days per week; work consistently with a team and demonstrate effective leadership and team skills including conflict resolution, problem solving (analytical troubleshooting), communications (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback), time management, goal setting, priority setting, process improvement

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www
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