Plant Technician at J.M. Smucker

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food & BeverageIndustries

High-school degree or equivalent (required)
A two-year degree or technical degree (preferred)
Previous manufacturing experience (preferred)
Able to work 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm) M-F 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 receive instructions

Contribute within the framework of a highly functioning team
Manufacture consumer foods that comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Understand and support company and site safety policies; perform work safely; recognize unsafe conditions; coach peers; suggest new safety standards
Operate, maintain, and clean assigned production equipment
Understand, follow, and improve documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a 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, drive issues to root cause, document, communicate, and implement 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