Night Shift Line Operator – PLU Packaging

Stemilt Growers; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Long-term Disability insurance

FSA

Life insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer contrib.

Paid holidays (7)

Paid-time-off

Job summary

Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a full-time Night Shift Machine Operator to operate PLU machines on the pear line at Olds Station Plant. You will monitor denester and label systems, verify product flow, and keep the line stocked and clean.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand 8–10 hours, read English, and understand running orders, sizes, grades and varieties. A pre-employment drug test is required; schedule may vary with production.

Qualifications

• Experience reading pack schedules.
• Flexibility with working schedule.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Understanding running orders, fruit sizes, grades and variety.
• Must read English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand 8 to 10 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Monitor label and tray denester machines and keep them supplied.
• Clean and refill label cassettes.
• Operate an air hose to clean denester machines.
• Supply packers and stampers with supplies.
• Empty cull boxes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Occasionally assist box machine operator with boxes.
• Ensure packers have supplies to pack product.
• Put supplies away promptly.
• Keep tape machines loaded at all times.
• Communicate well with team and be ready for size changes.
• Dust and clean the machine area.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Reading pack schedules

Flexible schedule

Good communication

Fast-paced environment

Self supervision

Running orders / fruit sizes / grades

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Lift 50 lbs

Stand 8–10 hours

Job description

Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a full-time Night Shift Machine Operator to operate PLU machines on the pear line at Olds Station Plant. You will monitor denester and label systems, verify product flow, and keep the line stocked and clean.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand 8–10 hours, read English, and understand running orders, sizes, grades and varieties. A pre-employment drug test is required; schedule may vary with production.