Packaging Line Operator - Chehalis, WA

Washington Potato Company; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Jury duty

Bereavement leave

401k + matching

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick leave

Job summary

National Frozen Foods Corporation in Chehalis is seeking a packaging technician to operate packaging equipment, manage materials, and ensure product quality. The role requires careful attention to weight control, safety, and adherence to procedures on a rotating shift schedule.

The position offers medical/dental/vision benefits after 60 days, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with matching, life insurance, EAP, and paid sick leave.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and flexibility required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use hand tools to adjust machinery.
• Some mechanical aptitude is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate food packaging machine efficiently with regard to material usage, product waste, and weight control in a safe manner.
• Load packaging material into the machine, perform weight checks, ensure proper container sizing, and record efficiencies and downtime.
• Maintain full package integrity including weights, codes, seals, and supplies; enforce procedures.
• Provide direction to line staff; monitor line flow and packaging equipment; adjust as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good written/verbal skills

Hand tools usage

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

• Company: National Frozen Foods - Chehalis

Shift: Rotating shifts – availability required for day and evening shifts, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends Starting Pay: $21.35 – $26.30 per hour D.O.E. Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• Paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Jury duty
• Bereavement leave
• 401k + matching
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick leave

Job Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to:

• Operate food packaging machine efficiently in relation to material usage, product waste, and weight control in a safe manner
• Load packaging material into machine, perform weight control checks as necessary, ensures proper container sizing, records packaging machinery efficiencies and downtime, monitors line flow while maintaining safe food handling practices
• Ensure full package integrity, to include: weights, codes, seals, correct supplies are used, and procedures are followed
• Uses hand tools to adjust machinery as needed
• Provide direction to employees in assigned work areas: Controls line flow, monitors production charts, packaging equipment, and adjust as needed
• Consistent communication with supervisors and employees
• Fill out daily production paperwork as required
• Walk-through work area and shuts line down as necessary
• Keep work area clean and safe, enforces and adheres to all company and plant policies, work rules and procedures
• Must meet physical ability to do all Level 2 labor tasks and have a basic understanding of Level 1 responsibilities

Job Qualifications

• Attention to detail, flexibility, and emphasis on productivity
• Possess good written and verbal skills
• Ability to use hand tools to adjust machinery
• Some mechanical ability and/or experience Physical Requirements
  • Strength– Lift up to 90 lbs. maximum with occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Stand/Walk– Stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period
  • Climb/Balance– Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and the alike using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on a narrow or slippery surface
  • Ability to reach, handle, see, twist, turn, stoop, kneel and crouchas necessary
  National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.