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The J.M. Smucker CoPosted 1 month ago

Production General Labor- Entry Level

$52,000–$52,000 year

On-siteTopeka, Kansas, United States

Full TimeEntry LevelLarge

Job Summary

Conduct dry packaging operations at the Topeka Plant, operating palletizers, stocking production lines, and moving finished skids to the warehouse. Perform quality inspections, monitor equipment, and maintain forklifts and floor jacks while adhering to strict safety rules and GMPs. Assist line technicians and fellow employees as needed, ensuring high-quality output in a high-volume environment. Work 12-hour shifts with flexibility for additional hours, lifting up to 50 pounds and tolerating temperature extremes.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period or shift
  • Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress
  • Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace, complex and busy environment
  • Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities
  • Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act
  • A can-do mindset and attitude
  • Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it
  • Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others
  • Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others
  • High-school degree or equivalent
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions
  • Must be able to stand and lift
  • Must be able to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time
  • Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, with the flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours
  • Must be able to lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds
  • Must be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis
  • Must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis
  • Must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment
  • Must be able to work in a hot (90-100 degree) environment
  • Must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials
  • Must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders 10ft high on a frequent basis

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