Plant Technician
New Bethlehem, PA
2 DAYS AGO
22603898
Summary
New Bethlehem, PA
In-Person
Competitive Salary
0 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description TITLE Plant Technician
- 2nd shift (3:00 pm
- 11:30 pm) M-F and Plant Technician
- 3rd shift (11 pm
- 7:30 am) Sun-Thur
LOCATION
New Bethlehem, PA
REPORTS TO
Area Leader Why Smucker is the Place for You You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work while enjoying each day. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee as part of our commitment to be an employer of choice.
Highlights include:
Competitive Starting pay $22.12/hr., Plus $1.50/HR Shift Differential
Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 2 weeks paid vacation with option to purchase a 3rd week, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, Parental leave, Perfect Attendance Reward, and Annual Holiday Bonus
Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace
- an environment you will look forward to coming into each day Your Opportunity At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love.
It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment. In this role, you will: Be able to contribute within the framework of a highly functioning Team
Be responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
Understand and support company and site safety policies and perform work related activities in a safe manner. Recognize unsafe work conditions, coach peers, and suggest new safety standards as appropriate.
Perform the necessary activities to operate, maintain, and clean assigned production equipment.
Understand, follow, and improve documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment.
Identify and correct equipment defects.
Perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL) activities.
Identify and troubleshoot basic machinery and process issues.
Learn and perform basic repair and maintenance activities.
Perform sanitation activities on a regular basis.
Perform equipment changeovers.
Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
Create or update documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, CIL Improvements).
Use continuous improvement tools to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; document, communicate, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Use basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.
Analyze information using principles of math and statistics.
Assist in solving problems using analytical troubleshooting, critical thinking and root cause analysis.
Work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed.
Other duties as assigned. The Right Role for You Are you motivated by the chance to help provide quality products consumers count on every day? Are you interested in working with a collaborative team to get the job done while learning new skills? If so, you are exactly who we are looking for to join our Company! What we're looking for: High-school degree or equivalent is required
A two-year degree or technical degree is preferred
Previous manufacturing experience is preferred
Able to work afternoons (3:00 pm
- 11:30 pm) shifts and overtime as needed
Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and general instructions
Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions
Good communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback
Able to set and meet goals
Able to work both independently and on a team
Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements
Able to make data-driven decisions and engage others as appropriate
Basic computer skills including email and Microsoft Office
Able to learn company specific computer systems
Able to perform the key responsibilities outlined above in accordance with safety standards and practices
Physical requirements of the job include the ability to:
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb
Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel
Hear, speak, and see 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. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® 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. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams
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