MACHINE LOADER

Hickman's Family Farms; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Birthday

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hickman’s Family Farms in Arlington, AZ is seeking an Entry-level Machine Loader to support the production line by feeding eggs to breaking machines and de-stacking pallets.

You will inspect equipment, follow safety rules, wear required PPE, and stand for extended shifts while lifting up to 50 pounds. This full-time position includes benefits and growth opportunities within the facility.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient and certified to operate a pallet jack.
• Must have good housekeeping habits, keeping floor clear and unobstructed.
• Must wear proper PPE at all times: steel toe/composite slip resistant boots and hearing protection
• Capable of being on your feet for an 8 hour shift or more
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, squat, bend, lift, and reach with hands and arms
• Self-motivated and a team player

Responsibilities

• The Machine loader is responsible for a continuous flow of eggs to the breaking machines. They will de-stack pallets and place the flats on the machine conveyor.
• They must be situationally aware of their surroundings and able to react quickly to machine jams.
• Inspect the machine prior to production and ensure doors and guards are secure and switches, E-stops, belts and conveyors are working.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Housekeeping

PPE usage

Physical stamina

Lifting heavy objects

Team player

Foot endurance

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: BREAKER - Arlington, AZ 85322, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $17.50, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: AM SHIFT, Job Category: General Labor, Company Overview Hickman’s Family Farms is proud to be the freshest egg provider in the Southwest since 1944. What began as a few hens laying fresh eggs for the family has grown into a local icon, but it’s the people behind the eggs that really make Hickman’s special. We want you and your egg-cellent set of skills to join our community of employees, neighbors and friends in one of the various positions available. Here every day is a fresh start.

Crack Open the Possibilities - Looking for a Machine Loader!

The Machine loader is responsible for a continuous flow of eggs to the breaking machines. They will de-stack pallets and place the flats on the machine conveyor. They must be situationally aware of their surroundings and able to react quickly to machine jams.Prior to the day’s production, the machine loader must visually inspect the machine as a whole: Making sure the machine is put together properly. Making sure all the doors and machine guards are secure. Making sure all the switches, E-stops, belts and conveyors are working Ensuring there are no broken or missing parts and reporting to maintenance any issues

Employee Safety

Every Loader associate must be knowledgeable about their machine, the proper settings, and precautions to prevent injury. Must Estop or otherwise secure machine from starting when clearing jams.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be proficient and certified to operate a pallet jack.
• Must have good housekeeping habits, keeping floor clear and unobstructed.
• Must wear proper PPE at all times: steel toe/composite slip resistant boots and hearing protection
• Capable of being on your feet for an 8 hour shift or more
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, squat, bend, lift, and reach with hands and arms
• Self-motivated and a team player

Benefits and Perks

• Matching 401k
• Health, Vison & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Birthday
• Paid Holidays

Hickman's Family Farms and its brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Hickman's Family Farms will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

You are applying for a position with Hickman’s Family Farms that is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position pursuant to A.R.S. §23-493 et seq.

You are ineligible for placement in a Safety Sensitive Position if you are engaged in the current use of any drug, whether legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise, if it could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen your job performance or ability to perform your job duties.