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The J. M. Smucker Company Plant Technician - 3rd shift (11 pm - 7:30 am) in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 112541
TITLE Plant Technician - 3rd shift (11 pm - 7:30 am)
LOCATION New Bethlehem, PA
REPORTS TO Area Leader
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: Competitive Starting pay $21.42/hr, Plus $1.50/HR Shift Differential Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, Parental leave, Perfect Attendance Bonus, and Annual Holiday Bonus Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace - an environment you will look forward to coming into each day
Your Opportunity At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment.
In this role, you will:
Be able to contribute within the framework of a highly functioningTeam Be responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality and regulatory requirements. Understand and support company and site safety policies and perform work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe work conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards as appropriate. Perform the necessary activities to operate, maintain, and clean assigned production equipment. Understand, follow, and improve documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment. Identify and correct equipment defects. Perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL) activities. Identify and troubleshoot basic machinery and process issues. Learn and perform basic repair and maintenance activities. Perform sanitation activities on a regular basis. Perform equipment changeovers. Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc. Create or update documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, CIL Improvements). Use continuous improvement tools to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions. Use basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc. Analyze information using principles of math and statistics. Assist in solving problems using analytical troubleshooting, critical thinking and root cause analysis. Work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed. Other duties as assigned.
The Right Role for You Are you motivated by the chance to help provide quality products consumers count on every day? Are you interested in working with a collaborative team to get the job done while learning new skills? If so, you are exactly who we are looking for to join our Company! What we're looking for:
High-school degree or equivalent is required A two-year degree or technical degree is preferred Previous manufacturing experience is preferred Able to work midnight (11pm - 7:30am) shifts and overtime as needed Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and general instructions Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions Good communication skills, including the ability to give and r ceive feedback Able to set and meet goals Able to work both independently and on a team Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements Able to make data-driven decisions and engage others as appropriate Basic computer skills including email and Microsoft Office Able to learn company specific computer systems Able to perform the key responsibilities outlined above in accordance with safety standards and practices
Physical requirements of the job include the ability to: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel Hear, speak, and see
Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
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The J. M. Smucker Company (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.