Production Technician

Production Technician

Reports to Area Leader/Team Leader

Work in a variety of areas, in production and packaging, to produce product for the company.

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Produce high-quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Assigned shift attendance is required.
• Work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, including operating, being in close proximity to, and crossing platforms over machinery.
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.

High‑school degree or equivalent is required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP’s and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

• Regularly required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• Work 12‑hour rotating shifts.
• Occasionally lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift 30–35 pounds.
• Squat or kneel and bend frequently.
• Work in a cold (40–50°F) environment.
• Tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
• Climb steps frequently.

Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses. The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.

Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The work environment is usually moderate to high in noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.