Plant Technician - Packing

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Job Description

Plant Technician – Packing and Process

Cincinnati - Plant

Minimum Requirements:

High School Graduate or equivalent

Citizen or Work Visa

Minimum age of 18

Two years of technical work experience

OR

One year continued technical education/training beyond high school

(Mechanical, Shop, Electrical, Computer, Design, Architect, etc.)

OR

Completed four- year college degree.

Salary

Entry level $22.02-$23.60/hour with opportunity to earn $37.68/hour plus shift premium.

Competitive benefits including 401k match, paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.

Job Responsibilities:

Operate high-speed making, packing and other production related equipment or

Operate as a refinery or deodorizer technician in the process department

Operate essential material handling equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, and hand trucks)

Perform the necessary physical activity for purposes of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment including:

Climbing stairs and ladders, standing on, and moving around on platforms, equipment and concrete floors

Twist or bend at the knees and back

Lift objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques

Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time

Use basic hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.

Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on basic equipment components

Develop and analyze data using basic skills in math and statistics

Operate a computer to input data, review data, and communicate via email

Make personal safety and safe operation a priority including:

Using required personal protective equipment

Following all safe practices

Using and understanding the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment startup, evacuations, fires, etc.

Participating in monthly safety audits

Maintain a clean work area and utilize Good Manufacturing Practices by following all quality specifications and performing quality inspections

Keep and maintain accurate records and data.

Know and use terminology and functions of machine components

Maintain a good attendance record (no absences during probationary period)

Read and comprehend high school level material as well as technical training materials on various equipment operations

Work the same schedule as a team either rotating or straight shifts that are 8 or 12 hours in duration and 5 to 7 days per week

Work consistently with a team and demonstrate effective leadership and team skills including but not limited to:

Conflict resolution

Problem solving (Analytical Troubleshooting processes)

Communications (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback)

Time Management

Goal Setting

Priority Setting

Process improvement

Equal Employment Opportunity:

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

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