Manufacturing Technician - Day Shift
J.M. Smucker · Longmont, CO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at J.M. Smucker (food & beverage) in Longmont, CO. Operating , being near , and crossing platforms /ladders over or under machinery.
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live manufacturing postings in Colorado.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
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Skills these teams ask for most
- CNC 56%
- Machining 56%
- Tooling 44%
- Team leadership 39%
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- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: J.M. Smucker in Longmont
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Full description from J.M. SmuckerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key responsibilities
- ◆Produce high-quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
- ◆Perform routine tests to check the quality of products, record findings, and adjust equipment settings as necessary to maintain quality standards.
- ◆Use computers to input and maintain accurate records and data and HMI (Human Machine Interface) to adjust operational settings
- ◆Ability to identify and troubleshoot machinery, process, and equipment issues and make corrections as needed.
- ◆Performs sanitation and basic maintenance activities including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL), clean-in-place (CIP), and clean-out-of-place (COP) activities on a routine basis.
- ◆Cross train within department to gain and improve skills, knowledge, and demonstrate leadership
- ◆Operate material handling equipment such as walk behind stackers, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, and waves.
- ◆Performs equipment changeovers and empties or replenishes materials to keep production flowing.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent is required .
- ✓Manufacturing experience preferred
Requirements
- ✓Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and general instructions.
- ✓Good communication skills are required both verbally and written .
- ✓Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
- ✓Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional & team-oriented environment
- ✓Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Title
Manufacturing Technician – Day Shift
Reports to
Area Leader
Location
Longmont, C olorado
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, paid vacation (prorated the first year of employment), 12 paid company holidays, paid sick leave, annual holiday bonus.
Additional benefits include
- •Company-provided life and AD&D insurances
- •Company-provided short-and long-term disability
- •Voluntary Life & Health Benefits
- •Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- •Employee Stock Purchase Program
- •Employee Discounts
- •Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- •Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursement
- •Bereavement leave
- •Parental leave
The right role for you
Help us Unlock Uncrustables ! Here at Smucker, our main focuses are safety and quality as we produce millions of sandwiches . Our manufacturing technicians work in a fast paced , hands on , high-performance environment. We are looking for motivated , team-oriented individuals who are ready to learn and grow with us.
Physical demand
- •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.
- •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand , and climb steps
- •The employee must be able to work 12-hour day shifts (6:00AM-6:30PM).
- •The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
- •The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast, oils, and peanut butter as well as other materials.
- •The employee must be able to lift + 50 pounds on a n occasional basis. The applicant must pass an occupational physical test.
- •Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses. The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.
Work environment
- •The work environment ’ s characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions . Working conditions:
- •Weekend work.
- •2-2-3 work weekly schedule format.
- •Computer usage.
- •Environment temperature varies between hot and cold conditions .
- •Noise level is moderate to high; hearing conservation program required .
- •Operating , being near , and crossing platforms /ladders over or under machinery.
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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