Hiring: Production Technician Upstairs Snacks Processing Company: The J.M. Smucker Co. Location: Topeka, KS Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:30:50 About the job Required Skills: •Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's). •Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner. •Assigned shift attendance is required. •Adding hand-adds to dry mixes. •Lead and oversee running and monitoring system on a continuous basis •Lead and oversee weekly start-ups, shut-downs and clean-ups. •Lead and oversee minor maintenance of department equipment. •Sanitation is a constant and critical issue – keep production and preparation areas clean Qualifications: •To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position. •Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required. •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 is a must. •Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it of the role. •Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others. •Demonstrated capacity to work alone/unsupervised •Good utilization of time and initiative Compensation: •Topeka Plant ($1000 Retention Bonus! Start Rate $28 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!