Manufacturing Technician - Bakery & Sandwich Making (Day Shift)

Reports to: Area Leader
Location: Longmont, Colorado

About the role

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.

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.
• Identify and troubleshoot machinery, process, and equipment issues and make corrections as needed.
• Perform 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 the 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.
• Perform equipment changeovers and empty or replenish materials to keep production flowing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• 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 environments.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, stand, and climb steps.
• Must be able to work 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM–6:30 PM).
• Must be able to squat or kneel and bend on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast, oils, and peanut butter as well as other materials.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must pass an occupational physical test.
• Must have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses.
• Must pass a standard eye exam.

Work Environment

• 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.

Pay

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
• 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