Food Processing Associate | Flexible Shifts

Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative in Pullman, WA is seeking a Processor for the Processing department. This full-time position involves grading, sorting, and distributing agricultural products within the facility, following production and shipping orders.

Flexibility for different shifts and ability to lift up to 100 pounds are part of the job. Qualifications include high school or GED, ability to read and understand manuals, basic math, and practical problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical processes, including simple addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, discounts, interest, volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Conveys product and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Marks product with identifying information.
• Records product or items received and/or distributed.
• Weighs and/or counts items for distribution within or outside of facilities to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Operates equipment to load or unload product.
• Starts or stops equipment.
• Dislodges jams by hand or appropriate equipment.
• Opens bins or chutes to move product from one location to another.
• Reads production/processing schedule, customer order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved or distributed.
• Fills requisitions or requests for product and distributes to appropriate location.
• Opens or seals crates and other containers.
• Loads or packs produce in appropriate containers for storage or shipment.
• Collects crop samples.
• Starts and runs mill for specified time depending on size of load, variety, etc.
• Regulates inflow of product and observes outflow.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Education

High school or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative in Pullman, WA is seeking a Processor for the Processing department. This full-time position involves grading, sorting, and distributing agricultural products within the facility, following production and shipping orders.

Flexibility for different shifts and ability to lift up to 100 pounds are part of the job. Qualifications include high school or GED, ability to read and understand manuals, basic math, and practical problem-solving.