Powder Line Operator - Mon/Thur 5pm-5:30am, Tue/Fri 5pm-1:30am

Organic Valley; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401k – company match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Organic Valley in McMinnville, Oregon, seeks a Powder Line Operator for onsite work on Mon/Thu 5pm-5:30am and Tue/Fri 5pm-1:30am shifts. This safety-sensitive, hourly position requires careful operation of powder packing equipment, accurate recording of weights and production data, and strict adherence to GMP and sanitation standards.

You will support QA sampling, palletizing, and cleaning duties, with shift premiums for late-night hours and weekends, and a robust benefits program including

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of machine operations.
• Maintain compliance with annual online food safety training.
• Understanding of good manufacturing practices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
• Ability to work with required sanitation chemicals.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 60 pounds, occasionally up to 80 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and obtain certifications (e.g., electric pallet jack).
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work weekends/flexible schedules.
• Ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate powder packing equipment within specifications and packaging standards.
• Fill totes neatly and sanitary, record weights and production data.
• Pull products for QA sampling in a sanitary manner.
• Assist with palletizing and shrink-wrapping pallets for shipping.
• Perform daily cleaning, swabbing, and sanitation of powder packaging equipment.
• Sanitize powder line equipment and related areas.
• Follow GMP, safety, and quality assurance practices.
• Support general housekeeping and equipment upkeep.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Machine operation basics

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

GMP and food-safety practices

Sanitation chemicals handling

Lifting up to 60-80 lbs

Forklift operation

Stand for long periods

Weekend availability

Material handling equipment operation

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Powder Line Operator - Mon/Thur 5pm-5:30am, Tue/Fri 5pm-1:30am

Location

Thisis an onsite role that works in McMinnville, Oregon. The shift/hours are Monday and Thursday 5pm-5:30am and Tuesday and Friday 5pm-1:30am.

Employee Type

Hourly

Bonus

This position is eligible for a 3% annual bonus incentive based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive

Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to haveto think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are basedon the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned byfamily farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the verybeginning. Once pioneers of organicagriculture, we’re now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We aredriven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stabilityby the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organicproducts.

Summary of Role

The Powder Line Operator isresponsible for the packaging of dried milk powder. This is a safety sensitive role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate powder packing equipment within specifications of packaging standards.
• Responsible for filling totes in a neat and sanitary manner.
• Accurately record weights, start time, pounds produced, and pallets produced.
• Pull products for QA sampling in a sanitary manner.
• Assist with palletizing and shrink-wrapping pallets to prepare for shipping.
• Perform daily/ as needed assembly and cleaning, swabbing, and sanitizing of powder packaging equipment.
• Perform tear down and sanitation of powder room equipment to assure equipment and room is sanitary and fully operational prior to start of production.
• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance practices.
• Clean and sanitize powder line equipment as needed.
• General housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitizing all other areas and equipment.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with general plant cleaning as needed.
• Assist with routine maintenance such as greasing, oiling, and making minor adjustments of powder filling equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of machine operations.
• Maintain compliance with annual online food safety training.
• Understanding of good manufacturing practices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
• Ability to work with required sanitation chemicals.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 60 pounds, occasionally lift up to 80 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and obtain certifications ie. electric pallet jack.
• Ability to stand of extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout the shift as needed.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible schedules.
• Ability to operate a Forklift and become a certified Forklift Operator.

Base hourly wage range: $18.94 per hour - $22.28 per hour

The typical hourly wage for a new hire with little or no experience is $18.94. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a $3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am and this position receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This hourly wage rangeis exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also includeincentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. Ifyou are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determinedbased on factors such asskills, education, and/orexperience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity andconsider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any finaloffer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role shouldexpect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage rangeis not typical.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
• Flexible Scheduling