Machine Attendant-Day Shift

Foster Farms; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the poultry industry is seeking individuals for machine operation roles. The position involves setting up and monitoring machines, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution

College tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Ability to use mechanical tools like wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Physically capable of lifting containers weighing 50-80 lbs.
• Willingness to work various shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust machines for production.
• Monitor machines for product flow and quality.
• Assist maintenance in repairs and overhauls.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Dependability

Self-motivation

Job description

Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our values, Team Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms Team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Pay rates between $19.00-23.50 with Attendance Premium of $0.25 and Shift Premiums of $.50 and $1.00 for hours worked during swing and night shifts. Longevity premium of $0.25 after one year of service.

We offer our Team Members the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
• Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• College tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
• Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

Essential Job Functions:

• Set up machines prior to shift start-up, attend to the operation of these machines, and adjust as necessary for changes due to production type.
• Attend to and adjust machines during operation to ensure product flow through the machines.
• Monitor machines for any mis-cuts of product due to improper settings.
• Notify Maintenance Supervision of any machine malfunctions or required repairs.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and assist other plant personnel in various areas of the plant as needed.
• Assist maintenance in repairs and overhauls.
• Spend approximately 90% of time attending to the operation of machines and equipment (e.g., leg processors, wrappers, CFS, PACMAC, STORK lines, and DAYPAC), making required changes, adjustments, and notifications as needed.
• Spend approximately 10% of time assisting in other areas of the plant as required, while maintaining safety, housekeeping, sanitation, and disease control standards.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications:

• Basic mechanical aptitude, understanding, and ability to use mechanical tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work in a wet and cool environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated dependability, especially regarding safety and attendance.
• Physically capable of performing job duties, including lifting containers weighing 50-80 lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods (8-12 hours) on concrete or metal grate floors.
• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, hand motions, and twisting.
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts, overtime, and non-standard hours.
• Must submit a resume for consideration.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hiring process at all locations for all new Team Members.