Baked Processing - Tower Entry Level

Topeka Plant ($1000 Retention Bonus! Start Rate $25.30 per hour)

To make/produce high-quality Treats with minimal yield loss, 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, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery.
• Ability to work as part of a team; assist fellow employees as needed.
• Quality Inspection.
• Monitoring/Operating equipment (palletizer).
• Stock production lines with materials.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment.
• Track quality and waste metrics.
• Emphasis on sanitation/cleaning.
• Assisting line technicians in general daily activities.
• Maintain forklift and floor jacks.
• Move finished skids to warehouse area.

• Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required.
• Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress.
• Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, complex and busy environment.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills coupled with the ability to act.
• A “can‑do” mindset and attitude is a must.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it of the role.
• Consummate team‑player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others.

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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• The employee is regularly required to stand and lift.
• Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• Must be able to work 12‑hour shifts, with the flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours, as business needs.
• Occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, and should be able to lift 30–35 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to work in a cold (40–50 degree) environment.
• Must be able to work in a hot (90–100 degree) environment.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
• Must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders 10 ft high on a frequent basis.

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

Hot in summer, cold in winter. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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 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.