Production Technician
J.M. Smucker · Lexington, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at J.M. Smucker (food & beverage) in Lexington, KY.
- They ask for
- 18+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
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How this role compares
Against 40 other live production postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (18+ vs 60+)
Similar roles usually ask 60+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 85%
- 5S 29%
- SPC 24%
- Cost reduction 22%
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Full description from J.M. SmuckerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
The technician position at the Jif Peanut Butter Plant is an opportunity to build a career in a technical process manufacturing environment. All technicians are members of self-sufficient teams, operating in a semi-autonomous environment. Technicians are expected to continually learn new skills, develop leadership skills and be active “team” members. Technicians can expect to grow their compensation as their skills grow. You must embrace a “flow to the work” mentality and have the flexibility to work multiple shifts during your career. You must possess an aptitude to acquire multiple skills and responsibilities. In our High Performance Work System everyone makes a difference.
The primary functions and
requirements
of safe operation and personal safety using required Personal Protective Equipment and Safe Practices.
- ✓The ability to discern the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment, start-up, evacuations, fires, etc.
- ✓Work may be performed on concrete floors, stairs, ladders, platforms and equipment
- ✓Capable of maintaining, troubleshooting and replacing basic equipment issues
- ✓Lift objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques
- ✓Capable of climbing, standing, bending, twisting and moving for the purposes of operating and maintaining equipment
- ✓Be accountable for work performance
- ✓Must be able to tolerate an exposure to peanuts and dusts
- ✓Must be able to work in the outside elements
- ✓Preserve Smucker culture and the Basic Beliefs
Education and Experience
- ✓Must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
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Title
Production Technician
Location
Lexington, KY
Reports to
Area Leader
are
- •All technicians initially work within one of three operation departments: Process (PB Making), Packaging or Logistics
- •Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude is required to be able to read, understand and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment
- •Perform the necessary movements for the purposes of operating high speed making, packing and other production related equipment
- •Perform basic troubleshooting of machinery and process issues, which would include basic repairs and maintenance activities
- •Capable of supporting changeover processes
- •Use basic hand and power tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.)
- •Capable of using a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data, utilize email and on-line training resources
- •Must be able to analyze that information using basic skills in math and statistics
- •Operate essential material handling equipment at the site (i.e. Pull Pac, Forklift, Hand Trucks, Clamp Trucks, etc.)
- •Enter Confined Spaces, including tanks and other specialty work areas
- •Meet the
And
- •Minimum of two (2) years working in a Manufacturing/Technical position. Five (5) years is preferred.
OR
- •Continued and documented technical education beyond High School (Mechanical, Shop, Electrical, Computer, Architect, etc.)
OR
- •Completed and documented four (4) year College degree
Other
- •Eligible to work in the United States
- •Demonstrated background of mechanical aptitude
- •Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record and apply any and all training information
- •Work consistently with a team and demonstrate effective leadership and team skills:
- •Work the same schedule as team, i.e. 7 day schedule
- •Conflict Resolution
- •Problem Solving (Analytical Troubleshooting, Critical Thinking)
- •Planning
- •Communications (Effective Listening, Giving and Receiving Feedback)
- •Time Management
- •Goal Setting
- •Priority Setting
- •Process Improvement
- •Flow to the work
- •Able to work outside scheduled hours
- •Maintain good attendance record and able to comply with related policies
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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