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Production Machine Operator 1

The J.M. Smucker Co.
Emporia, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
JOB SUMMARY: A Machine Operator 1 is responsible for operating a single machine.

Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to communicate

and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to follow instructions (written & verbal), safely

and accurately operate bakery equipment and maintain GMP standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Mixer (batter, dough, icing, & cream)
  • Depositor
  • Oven
  • Fryer
  • Tumbler
  • Injector
  • Wrapper
  • Combi
  • Other duties as defined
  • Equipment may vary by facility.

Job Specifications And Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires high school diploma, or equivalent. Prefer previous safety training.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Manufacturing Environment

Physical Requirements

Although the physical requirements vary each day, the employee must have the ability to sit (5%), stand (40%), walk (10%), kneel/squat (20%) and bend (25%) for 12 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 50 pounds, approximately 4 times per day from floor to waist. Ability to reach from 10 inches approximately 2 hours per day, and up to 60 inches approximately 1 hour per day. Ability to climb stairs approximately 8 times per day, ladders approximately 1-2 times per day, and crawling approximately 3 to 4 times per week. Performs repetitive motion, using the hands and arms approximately 1 hour per day and the back (twisting) approximately 1 hour per day. Must be able to perform pushing/pulling of the upper body approximately 5 to 6 times per day and the whole body approximately 4 to 5 times per day. May push and pull trash carts weighing 500 lb, dough carts weighing 800 lb, portable equipment and catch pans weighing 500 lb. May walk on unprotected heights, catwalks, etc. occasionally every week. Cannot be afraid of heights. Must be in good physical condition.

Other Essential Elements Not Listed Above Include

Organizational skills, read and follow formulations, calculating batter time and length, ability to record batter and exceptions, compute exceptions, ability to watch two machines and know what stage of mixing each is in, ability to make batter adjustments, add weight together (ounces & pounds). Ability to identify ingredients in and out of packing containers, hearing, understanding instructions and seeing.

Machines/Tools Used

Scrapers, box knife, bowl knife, scoops, bucket, thermometer, measuring cup, hair net, hearing protection, safety glasses and bump caps.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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