Plant Technician
Posted on: 22 Mar 2021
Orrville, OH
Job Description
TITLE
Plant Technician
LOCATION
Orrville, OH
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Can safely and effectively operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high speed packaging and processing equipment to produce Company products
* Meet all safety expectations including wearing the required personal protective equipment and follow all safe practices
* Work in a team environment and flow to the work and assist others
* Collect and analyze data using skills in applied math
* Operate a computer keyboard to input and access data
* Perform basic and routine maintenance activities
* Able to work outside normal scheduled hours and OT to perform required maintenance
* Use basic hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills etc.
* Can safely operate tow motor and maintain proper training requirements
* Perform other duties that are within skill capability
* Meet Company's expectations of its Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other
SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
* Must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of a High School diploma or GED
Experience
* Previous work experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred
Other
* Have good attendance record and able to comply with attendance policy
* Demonstrated background of mechanical aptitude
* Must be able to work on an 8-hour shift on a 7-day schedule per week
* Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform all sanitation duties
* Able to operate, perform basic and routine maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment which includes the following physical activities: climbing, standing, bending, twisting, and moving around stairs, ladders, platforms and various packaging and processing equipment
* Able to lift objects up to 75 pounds frequently
* Must be a self-directed worker, capable of working in a team environment to solve problems and implement solutions
* Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents (i.e. equipment manuals, SOP's, policies, etc.)
* Qualified candidates will be required to pass an applied math and a technical aptitude test
J.M. Smucker
Orrville, OH
The J.M. Smucker Company is an iconic American company founded in 1897. Guided by a vision to engage, delight, and inspire consumers through trusted food and beverage brands that bring joy throughout their lives, Smucker has grown to be a well-respected North American marketer and manufacturer. Our balanced portfolio of leading and emerging, on-trend brands spans pet food and pet snacks, coffee, and consumer food and natural beverage.
For more than 120 years, our Company has remained under the constant leadership of our founding family – the Smucker’s. We are proud to have fostered success through five generations of family leadership by focusing on long-term growth and embracing a foundation of strong principles and clear communication.
Today, the Company remains rooted in our Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth, and Independence established by our founder and namesake, Jerome Monroe (J.M.) Smucker, more than a century ago. We strongly believe that our unique culture is foundational to our Company’s success and the sustained passion of our employees.
When we talk about our culture, we are referring to an environment that engages our employees, inspires passion for our brands, and makes people proud to work here — an atmosphere where everyone makes a difference.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees7,140+
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Website
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Jobs Posted290
