Machine Operator/Ossid AT- Swing Shift

Foster Farms; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Group Accident Coverage

Group Critical Illness Coverage

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Whole Life Insurance

Health Care FSA

Dependent Daycare FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan with companyCon

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking TEAM Members to operate and monitor packaging and processing machinery in a wet, cool production environment. You will follow strict safety, sanitation, and quality standards while supporting various plant areas.

The role includes paying attention to product flow, preventing mis-cuts through proper machine settings, and collaborating with maintenance for repairs. Attire and shift flexibility are required, along with adherence to USDA standards.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and use of basic hand tools.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in wet and cool environments.
• Must maintain safety and attendance as a priority.
• Able to lift 50-80 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines before shift and prepare for production.
• Monitor and adjust machines during operation for product flow.
• Check for mis-cuts due to settings and correct as needed.
• Notify Maintenance of malfunctions or repairs.
• Maintain housekeeping and assist plant personnel as needed.
• Assist maintenance with repairs and overhauls.
• Operate equipment such as leg processors and wrappers per shift needs.
• Support other plant areas 10% of time and maintain sanitation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-motivated

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Job description

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.

Job Description

Pay rates between $21.45with Attendance Premium of $0.25 and Shift Premiums of $1.50 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 (100% tuition, 80% books, and 100% parking).
• 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.

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