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 $22.52-$24.13/hour with opportunity to earn $38.53/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 employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.  For more information on your federal rights, please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.