Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

Manufacturing Technician – Bakery & Sandwich Making (Day Shift)Reports To: Area LeaderLocation: Longmont, ColoradoCompensation 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 insurancesCompany-provided short-and long-term disabilityVoluntary Life & Health BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Employee Stock Purchase ProgramEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursementBereavement leaveParental leaveNow Hiring For Mid-September!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.Key ResponsibilitiesProduce 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 settingsAbility to identify 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, and demonstrate leadershipOperate 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 ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent is required.Manufacturing experience preferredAdditional RequirementsAbility 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 environmentEmployee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.Physical DemandThe 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 enable individuals with disabilities.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and climb stepsThe employee must be able to work 12-hour day 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 to lift + 50 pounds on an occasional basis. The applicant must pass an 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 EnvironmentThe 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.2-2-3 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.The Right Place for YouWe 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.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.