Machine Operator Over Crew- Swing Shift

Foster Farms; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Foster Farms in Washington state is seeking a motivated production associate to set up, operate, and adjust packaging and processing machines, ensuring consistent product flow, quality, and adherence to company standards.

The role requires ability to work 8–12 hour shifts in a wet and cool plant environment, lifting 50–80 lbs, maintaining hygiene, and coordinating with maintenance and other teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate production machines.
• Must be self-motivated with safety and attendance.
• Ability to lift 50–80 lbs and stand for 8–12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines prior to shift start and adjust for production changes.
• Attend to and adjust machines during operation to maintain product flow.
• Monitor machines for mis-cuts due to improper settings.
• Notify maintenance of malfunctions or repairs.
• Maintain housekeeping and assist plant personnel.
• Assist maintenance in repairs and overhauls.
• Operate lines and equipment and adjust as needed.
• Support other plant areas and maintain safety, sanitation, and disease control.
• Help maintain quality and food safety to meet USDA standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool usage

Dependability

Tools

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

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 $19.00 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.

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