Machine Operator-Swing Shift

Foster Farms; Kelso (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms, a leading poultry company, is seeking operators to manage machinery in a production environment. Candidates should be motivated, physically capable, and have basic mechanical skills. We offer competitive pay, shift premiums, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

College tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and sick pay

Qualifications

• Ability to use mechanical tools like wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Must be self-motivated and dependable.
• Physically capable of lifting 50-80 lbs and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and adjust settings for production.
• Monitor machines for product quality and notify of malfunctions.
• Assist maintenance and ensure safety practices are followed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-motivation

Dependability

Safety awareness

Physical capability

Tools

Mechanical tools

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 valued 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 but 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 $0.50 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 Duties:

• 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, 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 screwdrivers.
• 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 to safety and attendance.
• Must be physically capable to perform job duties including, but not limited to lifting film rolls and containers weighing 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.
• Report regularly and on time to work as well as work all required hours, including overtime and weekends as scheduled.
• Understand and follow established rules and procedures as well as accept constructive feedback.
• Work safely and set an example of good working safe habits.
• Follow established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all Food Safety procedures.

Additional Information

All your 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 hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.