Manufacturing Technician - Bakery & Sandwich Making (Day Shift)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $23.94
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The J. M. Smucker Company is a renowned leader in the food manufacturing industry, widely respected for its commitment to quality, innovation, and community values. With a long-standing history of delivering delicious and trusted food products, Smucker has cultivated a culture defined by boldness, kindness, and ethical conduct. The company prioritizes employee welfare by addressing their physical, emotional, and financial needs, fostering a workplace where individuals can thrive and grow together. Located in Longmont, Colorado, this manufacturing facility is part of a wider network that upholds the highest standards in production and safety while focusing on sustainability and employee empowerment. Smucker's dedication to diversity and inclusion ensures a welcoming environment where every employee is valued without discrimination based on race, gender identity, age, or any protected status.
We are currently seeking Manufacturing Technicians to join our dynamic Bakery & Sandwich Making team on the day shift. This full-time role offers a competitive base rate of $23.94 per hour, and is designed for motivated, team-oriented individuals ready to contribute to producing high-quality sandwich products in a fast-paced, hands-on setting. As a Manufacturing Technician at Smucker, you will play an essential role in maintaining product quality, ensuring safety, and supporting seamless production flow in a high-performance environment.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include operating and adjusting machinery, performing routine quality tests, maintaining accurate production records, and troubleshooting equipment issues. You will also perform essential sanitation and maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and changeovers to guarantee that production standards are consistently met. The role emphasizes continuous learning and development through cross-training opportunities to enhance your skill set and advance your career. You will collaborate closely with your peers and Area Leader to drive operational excellence while working within a safety-conscious and inclusive culture.
This position requires physical endurance to work 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM to 6:30 PM), including frequent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, and bending. Candidates must be comfortable working with materials such as flour, yeast, oils, and peanut butter and able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The work environment varies in temperature and noise levels, with required adherence to safety and hearing conservation programs.
Joining Smucker means becoming part of a company committed to doing the right thing, playing to win, and supporting a strong community. Our dedication to equal opportunity and employee development creates a workplace where you can achieve your personal and professional goals while helping us produce iconic food products that customers love worldwide.
We are currently seeking Manufacturing Technicians to join our dynamic Bakery & Sandwich Making team on the day shift. This full-time role offers a competitive base rate of $23.94 per hour, and is designed for motivated, team-oriented individuals ready to contribute to producing high-quality sandwich products in a fast-paced, hands-on setting. As a Manufacturing Technician at Smucker, you will play an essential role in maintaining product quality, ensuring safety, and supporting seamless production flow in a high-performance environment.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include operating and adjusting machinery, performing routine quality tests, maintaining accurate production records, and troubleshooting equipment issues. You will also perform essential sanitation and maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and changeovers to guarantee that production standards are consistently met. The role emphasizes continuous learning and development through cross-training opportunities to enhance your skill set and advance your career. You will collaborate closely with your peers and Area Leader to drive operational excellence while working within a safety-conscious and inclusive culture.
This position requires physical endurance to work 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM to 6:30 PM), including frequent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, and bending. Candidates must be comfortable working with materials such as flour, yeast, oils, and peanut butter and able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The work environment varies in temperature and noise levels, with required adherence to safety and hearing conservation programs.
Joining Smucker means becoming part of a company committed to doing the right thing, playing to win, and supporting a strong community. Our dedication to equal opportunity and employee development creates a workplace where you can achieve your personal and professional goals while helping us produce iconic food products that customers love worldwide.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, good manufacturing practices, and general instructions
- good communication skills both verbally and written
- ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts
- ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and team-oriented environment
- ability to perform the essential job functions consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation
- ability to work 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM-6:30 PM)
- ability to squat or kneel and to bend frequently
- ability to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast, oils, and peanut butter as well as other materials
- ability to lift plus 50 pounds occasionally
- must pass occupational physical test
- minimum 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses
- must pass standard eye exam
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- manufacturing experience preferred
- ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and general instructions
- good communication skills both verbally and written
- critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts
- ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and team-oriented environment
Job Duties
- 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 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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