Production Technician

J.M. Smucker · Scottsville, KY

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Level: Technician
Team: Production
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at J.M. Smucker (food & beverage) in Scottsville, KY.

They ask for: degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: FDA / GMP

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How this role compares

Against 40 other live production postings in Kentucky.

Experience asked: Not stated

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SPC 24%
Cost reduction 22%

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At a glance

Lifts up to 35 lbs

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Key responsibilities

◆Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
◆Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
◆Assigned shift attendance is required.
◆To work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery.
◆Ability to work as part of a team.
◆Assist fellow employees as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High-school degree or equivalent is required.

Requirements

Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Title

Production Technician

Reports to

Area Leader/Team Leader

Summary

Work in a variety of areas, in production and packaging, to produce product for the company.

Shift schedule

This is a full-time, night shift role which operates on a rotating, 2-2-3 schedule.

Language skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

Reasoning ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

Physical demands

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 stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
•The employee must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
•The employees must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
•The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
•The employee must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment.
•The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
•The employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.

Vision

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 environments 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.

•The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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