Manufacturing Technician - Day Shift

TITLE 

Manufacturing Technician – Day Shift

REPORTS TO 

Area Leader 

LOCATION 

Longmont, Colorado 

COMPENSATION BASE RATE 

$23.94/hr.

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. 

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

 ADDITIONAL 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. 

 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 an 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.