Your Opportunity as an Operator 1 and Production Utility Worker
As a part of the Hostess Plant Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. As an Operator 1-Production and Utility Production worker, you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work assignments within the operator and production category, which can include Pan Setter, Feeder, Packer/Carton, Packer/Cases, Shipping Stacker, Handler, Sanitor, Receiver, Palletizer, Mixer, Fryer, Oven Operator, Wrap Operator, Depositor, Scaler, VFFS, Pearson, Vari Straight Right/Left, Enrober, Forklift, Yard Dog. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. You will be a part of the Food Defense Team.
Your Opportunity as the Engineering Operator 3 (Maintenance Tech) The Engineering Operator performs a full range of maintenance/engineering assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific situations. Location: Columbus, GA Bakery
Pay:Operator 1-Production: $20.94 per hour, shift differential $.50 per hour Production Utility- $19.51 per hour, shift differential $.50 per hour
Work Arrangements for Operator 1-Production:
Work Arrangements for Production Utility:
Work Arrangements for Maintenance Tech:
(flexibility to support off-shifts or weekends when required) Essential Functions of an Operator 1- Production Worker
Responsible for setting up operation of bakery equipment/manufacturing line, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products per production guidelines. Ensures compliance with Production/Packaging procedure/practices as well as inspecting all areas within one (1) line/equipment for any operational and/or mechanical issues. Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible. Complete and submit reports throughout the day regarding production. Visually inspects product for quality and quantity. Monitoring runs and performing basic troubleshooting on our Bakery equipment. Support quality control programs to ensure production procedures follow best practices of food safety and quality standards. Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations. Work safely; follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable. Maintains a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety policy and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures. Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc. Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation. May perform other duties not listed.
Essential Functions of a Production Utility Worker
Works as a helper on a production line in various roles. (i.e., Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher, etc.)
Will perform various assigned manual labor tasks to grasp, lift, move, place, and stack items relating to the production processes assigned.
Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations, example; follow proper lock out/tag out, wall prevention, required PPE, etc.
Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc.
Minimum Requirements for Operator 1-Production and Utility 1-Production Education:
Willingness to flow to the work to meet the needs of the business. Speak, write, read and comprehend English
Additional knowledge, skills and experience that would make someone successful in this role:
Essential Functions of a Maintenance Tech:
Repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot and repair various fluid and flow systems Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools and power tools. Install special functional and structural parts in devices, using hand tools. Start devices to test their performance. Lubricate and clean parts. Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Requisition supplies, materials, tools, machine parts, and other necessary equipment. Repair electrical equipment. Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment. Perform bearing analysis and installation. Weld various types of metal to repair or fabricate metal assemblies (e.g. racks, shelves, stands for equipment, etc.) using appropriate tools (e.g. cutting torch, arc and gas welder, high-speed disk, grinders, files, etc.). Perform preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators, and air compressors to maintain system operation and reliability to ensure uninterrupted power and continuous air supply to critical facilities, equipment and systems using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools (e.g. hydrometer, voltmeter, amp meter, digital keypad, etc.). Analyze electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings, troubleshooting electrical circuit to the component level. Install troubleshoot, repair, modify, calibrate and adjust electrical/electronic system components and circuits used in measurement and control of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, tension, flow, time, frequency, thickness and density Know and apply the operating principles, purpose, proper application and design limitations of electrical power distribution system components and elements. Includes the troubleshooting, testing, repair, replacement, adjustment, calibration and cleaning of the system and elements Other duties as defined.
What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements for Maintenance Tech:
Requires high school diploma, or equivalent. 2 years of industrial maintenance required Previous safety experience required (i.e. LOTO) Knowledge of electrical components (i.e. high/low voltage, motors, etc.) Able to read and understand electrical/mechanical schematics.
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role as a Maintenance Tech:
Additional postsecondary education is preferred (i.e.: Technical of Vocational education) in areas of industrial engineering. Industrial electricity courses, welding, PLC, pneumatic or other mechanic courses extremely desirable Osha 10 to 30-hour training preferred
Tools and Equipment All tools and equipment which are required to be used by the employees shall be supplied and kept in repair by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises.
Work Environment This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. May push and pull trash carts weighing up to 500lb, dough carts weighing up to 800lb, portable equipment and catch pans weighing up to 500lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May require use of equipment requiring certification before use. Please see current job safety analysis.
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The J.M. Smucker Company
Feb 06, 2026