Production Utility 1 at J.M. Smucker

Emporia, Kansas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Manufacturing, BakeryIndustries

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
Previous safety training preferred
Prior food industry experience a plus
Familiarity with bakery equipment preferred
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team structure
Flexibility in work assignments within the utility category (Pan Setter, Feeder, Packer/Carton, Packer/Cases, Shipping Stacker, Handler, Sanitor, Receiver, Palletizer)
Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
Ability to safely and accurately complete assigned duties
Ability to maintain GMP standards
Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; push and pull trash carts up to 500lb, dough carts up to 800lb, portable equipment and catch pans up to 500lb
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to talk or hear regularly

Work as a helper on one production line in various roles (e.g., Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher)
Perform various assigned manual labor tasks: grasp, lift, move, place, and stack items relating to production processes
Feed, catch, and monitor continuous on one production line
Visually inspect product for quality and quantity
Support quality control programs to ensure production procedures follow best practices of food safety and quality standards
Report all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible
Understand and comply with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations
Work safely and follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable
Maintain a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety policy and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures
Assist with cleaning and sanitation of equipment and environment pre- and post-production
Maintain excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc
Adhere to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
Be a part of the Food Defense Team
May perform other duties not listed