Genetic vacancy in Lexington USA

Plant Technician
TITLE
Plant Technician –2nd Shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm or 3rd shift (11 pm – 7:30 am)

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:
Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment including: medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match 3 weeks paid vacation 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days Parental leave Perfect Attendance Bonus and Annual Holiday BonusEnsuring 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 TeamResponsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety quality and regulatory requirements.Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe work conditions coaches peers and suggests new safety standards as appropriate.Performs the necessary activities to operate maintain and clean assigned production equipment.Understands follows and improves documented operational maintenance and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment.Identifies and corrects equipment defects.Performs cleaning inspection and lubrication (CIL) activities.Identifies and troubleshoots basic machinery and process issues.Learns and performs basic repair and maintenance activities.Performs sanitation activities on a regular basis.Performs equipment changeovers.Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts hand trucks pallet jacks etc.Creates or updates documentation as needed (SOPs Job Aids CIL Improvements).Uses continuous improvement tools to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause documents communicates and implements corrective and preventative actions.Use basic hand tools such as wrenches screwdrivers pliers hammers drills grinders etc.Analyzes information using principles of math and statistics.Assists in solving problems using analytical troubleshooting critical thinking and root cause analysis.Works as part of a team and assists 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 requiredA two-year degree or technical degree is preferredPrevious manufacturing experience is preferredAble to work 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm or 3rd shift (11pm – 7:30am) and overtime as neededAble to read understand and follow documents such as safety policies Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and general instructionsAble to understand and carry out both oral and written instructionsGood communication skills including the ability to give and receive feedbackAble to set and meet goalsAble to work both independently and on a teamWorks well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety quality and reliability and drive improvementsAble to make data-driven decisions and engage others as appropriateBasic computer skills including email and Microsoft OfficeAble to learn company specific computer systemsAble to perform the key responsibilities outlined above in accordance with safety standards and practicesPhysical requirements of the job include the ability to:Lift and carry up to 50 poundsStand sit walk push pull kneel squat and climbPerform repetitive actions reach and feelHear speak and see

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