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Production Technician

The J.M. Smucker Co.
Decatur, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Your Opportunity as a Production Technician

At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment.

In This Role You Will

  • Ensure safe and effective operations in support of the manufacturing of products such as Meow Mix
  • Collect and analyze data to help in delivering a consistent performance aligned with our expectations for the highest quality and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Flow to the work to assist teammates, as needed while promoting our Company culture as defined by our Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other

The Right Role for You

Are you motivated by the chance to help provide quality products consumers count on every day? Are you interested in working with a collaborative team to get the job done while learning new skills? If so, you are exactly who we are looking for to join our Company! We are currently hiring entry-level production technicians in our Pet Food Plant. Whether you are interested in the making of the product or working on one of our packing teams, we have a spot for you.

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.

What We’re Looking For

  • Manufacturing experience (preference for pet food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods)
  • A proven track record of good attendance and consistent performance delivering consistent safety and quality
  • Capability to work well in a team environment and be willing to help solve problems and implement solutions with diverse employees
  • Must be willing to be on shift (12-hour 2-2-3 shift rotation, fixed days or nights)
  • Safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow all company Safety Rules & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
  • Able to operate, perform basic physical activities: climbing, standing, bending, twisting, and moving around stairs, ladders, platforms, and various equipment
  • Capability to work well in a team environment and be willing to help solve problems and implement solutions
  • Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents
  • Mechanical interest and operational skills
  • Able to learn new systems, record operational data and communicate results
  • Track quality and waste metrics
    • Emphasis on sanitation/cleaning
    • Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently
    • Willingness to flow to the work to meet the needs of the business
Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required

Why Smucker is the Place for You

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work while enjoying each day. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.

Inspired By Our Unique Culture, We Are Determined To Support Every Employee As Part Of Our Commitment To Be An Employer Of Choice. Highlights Include

  • Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, Parental leave, Perfect Attendance Bonus, and Annual Holiday Bonus
  • Commitment to pay progression (opportunity to grow compensation as you expand your capabilities)
  • Providing the opportunity to take advantage of work or shift schedules that support your lifestyle and personal needs
  • Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace – an environment you will look forward to coming into each day

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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