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 UnlockUncrustables! Here at Smucker, our main focuses aresafety and quality as we producemillions of sandwiches.Our manufacturing technicianswork in afast paced,hands on,high-performance environment.We are looking for motivated,team-oriented individuals who areready tolearn and grow with us. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Produce high-quality products in a safe andhealthful manner. 

• Perform routine tests to check the quality of products, record findings, and adjust equipment settings as necessary tomaintain quality standards. 

• Use computers to input andmaintainaccurate records and data and HMI (Human Machine Interface) to adjust operational settings  

• Ability toidentify 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, anddemonstrate 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 isrequired. 

• Manufacturing experiencepreferred

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and general instructions. 

• Good communication skills arerequired 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 enableindividuals with disabilities. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required to walk, stand,and climb steps   

• The employee must be able to work12-hourday 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 tolift+50 pounds on an occasional basis. The applicant must passan 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. 

• 2-2-3work weeklyschedule format.  

• Computer usage. 

• Environment temperature varies between hot andcold conditions. 

• Noise level is moderate to high; hearing conservation programrequired. 

• 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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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.