Machine Operator Ossid AT- Swing Shift

Foster Farms; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Foster Farms is hiring for a production machine operator role at our facility. The job focuses on setting up and running packaging and processing lines, adjusting settings for different products, and ensuring smooth product flow throughout shifts.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, reporting malfunctions, maintaining sanitation, and supporting quality and USDA compliance while adhering to safety standards. This role requires physical endurance and willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to handle tools.
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand 8-12 hours on concrete/metal floor and lift 50-80 lbs.
• Willingness to work various shifts, overtime, and non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machines, adjust as needed for different products.
• Monitor equipment for proper settings and product flow.
• Notify maintenance of any malfunctions or repairs required.
• Maintain housekeeping, sanitation, and safety compliance.
• Assist in other plant areas as needed and support quality and USDA requirements.

Job description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Pay rate $21.45

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.
• 90% - Attend 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.
• 10% - additional functions to include assisting in other areas of the plant as required. Maintain safety, housekeeping, sanitation, and disease control requirements while performing job duties.
• 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 type tools, such as wrenches and screw drivers.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work in a wet and cool environment with minimal supervision.
• Must have a demonstrated history of dependability, particularly with regard tosafety and attendance.
• Must be physically capable to perform job duties including, but not limited to lifting film rolls and containers weighting 50-80 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-12 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor.
• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, hand motion, and twisting.
• Must be willing and able to work various shifts, overtime, non-standard work hours.
• Must submit resume for consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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