B&G Foods is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation technician for its packing department in the Cincinnati Crisco manufacturing facility. The selected candidate will be responsible for acquiring the operational skills associated with either the process or packing department as well as gaining advanced E&I expertise. The successful candidate will have consistently demonstrated logic trouble shooting, a desire to develop advanced skills and the ability to communicate and work well with all plant employees. All work must be performed in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
Plant E&I– Cincinnati
Reports To: Packing, Supervisor
Key Responsibilities
Technical Aptitude
Perform E&I activities in a high-performance working environment on a shiftly basis to ensure optimum utilization of materials and manpower to maximize production, safety, quality, and efficiency
Participate in root cause failure analysis with team members and maintenance leaders for major downtime
Strong computer skills (JDE, Excel)
Works accurately with numbers (inputting correct data etc.)
Proven troubleshooting skills using "Why-Why" tool
Demonstrated technical skills (i.e. completion of routine maintenance, AM team defect fixes)
Accurately troubleshoot, coach, and teach operators in our processing and packaging facility
Communication Skills
Demonstrated ability to articulate thoughts and ideas, verbally and written.
Communicates and works with other operators, line leaders and the technical leader on E&I issues.
Participate in training to improve and maintain technical skills, teamwork, creativity, and communication skills
Leadership Skills
Demonstrated leadership via functional leadership or other forms of leadership
Actively participates on an AM, PM or Problem Solving/FI team when assigned
Ability to own self training and qualifications as needed
Thinking/Problem-Solving
Consistently tracks record of troubleshooting to root cause, and works to completion, taking the lead in the effort
Leads win-win problem solving within B&G or between B&G and outside contractors, vendors, suppliers
Ability to work to resolve issues on the team or in the department
Initiative and follow-through
Ability to recognize a problem and recommend a solution
Examples of being self-directed and motivated
Demonstrated ability to meet commitments, deadlines, deliver on results
Priority setting
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize
Working effectively with others
Works effectively with others at all levels of the organization
Actively participate in team and plant meetings and activities
Qualifications
High School Diploma plus two years of technical training preferred
2-5 years electrical/instrumentation experience preferred
Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills and knowledge of all crafts, including mechanical, electrical and technical
Must pass the math test and electrical aptitude test
Must be willing to flex schedule when need to facilitate training in a timely manner
Leadership skills including:
Conflict resolution and problem solving (analytical troubleshooting processes)
Communication (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback)
Organization and time management
Goal and priority setting
Continuous improvement
Safety mindset
Ability to interact cross-functionally and work in a team environment
Additional Information
Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift
Must be willing to work additional overtime as required
Successfully qualify on operational skills and function as an operator when needed
Must adhere to the plant's attendance policy
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, working at elevated levels
Lift objects up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques
Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time
Equal Employment Opportunity: B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute a diversified portfolio of high-quality, branded shelf-stable foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods’ products are marketed under many recognized brands, including Ac’cent, B&G, B&M, Baker’s Joy, Bear Creek Country Kitchens, Brer Rabbit, Canoleo, Cary’s, Cream of Rice, Cream of Wheat, Devonsheer, Don Pepino, Emeril’s, Grandma’s Molasses, JJ Flats, Joan of Arc, Las Palmas, MacDonald’s, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, Molly McButter, Mrs. Dash, New York Flatbreads, New York Style, Old London, Original Tings, Ortega, Pirate’s Booty, Polaner, Red Devil, Regina, Rickland Orchards, Sa-són, Sclafani, Smart Puffs, Spring Tree, Sugar Twin, Trappey’s, TrueNorth, Underwood, Vermont Maid and Wright’s. B&G Foods also sells and distributes Static Guard, a household product brand.