Production Crew Prosser Location

US Lawns; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Paid Vacation

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Milne Fruit Products is seeking production crew members for our Prosser, WA location. The roles are regular, full-time with potential grow into operators and leaders. Duties include handling fruit, drums, and packaging, with on-the-job forklift training and a rotating shift schedule with mandatory overtime on weekends.

Ideal candidates show a strong work ethic, teamwork, safety focus, and a desire to learn multiple skills. Benefits include health and retirement plans upon meeting eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Able to lift 50 pounds regularly and work at multiple heights.
• On-the-job training provided for forklift certification and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Dump raw products from boxes, drums, and bulk containers for processing.
• Load/unload 55 gallon drums from trucks and organize drums.
• Pack products into drums or pails and prepare for packing.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the plant.Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate desire to learn and progress in skills.
• Attend scheduled shifts and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Team player

Safety focus

Willingness to learn

Leadership potential

Physical fitness

math and English skills

Forklift operation readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

Job pride. Hard work. Safety consciousness. Skilled operators. These are just a few of the descriptions for the multi-talented members of the Milne Fruit Products Production Crew Prosser WA location. Multiple positions are currently open for regular, full-time employees with the potential to grow into smart Operators and knowledgeable Leaders.

These positions are physically demanding and will include dumping fruit, knocking down wooden fruit crates, lifting 45-pound drums on and off a truck, sweeping, shoveling. and hosing down work areas. On-the-job training is provided over time for forklift certification and equipment operator positions.

We are seeking team players with a desire to work hard and grow in their position. All employees work weekly rotating shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) and mandatory overtime on weekends, especially in the summer and fall. We will train you to operate a forklift and to run equipment so you will be able to continue your wage and skill growth. We offer health insurance for the family after 90 days as well as pension and 401k plans for retirement.

The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic
• A team player attitude andpride in quality work
• A focus on safety
• Adesire and aptitude to learn multiple skills
• Leadership potential

Responsibilities

• Dumps raw products from boxes, drums, and bulk containers to be processed in the plant
• Loads and unloads empty 55 gallon drums from transport trucks and stacks and sets drums as directed
• Packs products into drums or pails
• Prepares drums and lids for finished product packing by removing labels and washing inside and outside of container
• Maintains cleanliness throughout the plant, including sweeping inside and outside of building, scrubbing and cleaning equipment and vehicles, picking up and properly disposing debris and scrap materials, and transporting materials in storage areas to maintain proper organization and neatness
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Asks questions and demonstrates a desire to learn "the Milne Way"
• Shows aptitute and ability to be trained to be an equipment operator
• Attends work as scheduled and is available for overtime as needed (overtime includes weekend work)
• Demonstrates an honest work ethic of hard work and integrity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old and authorized to work in the US
• Good math, language, reading, and English communication skills
• Able to lift and move 50 pounds on a regular basis, climb ladders and stairs, and work at multiple heights
• Willing and able to work all three rotating shifts (1 week 7:00 AM-3:00 PM days, then 1 week 3:00 PM-11:00 PM swing, then 1 week 11:00 PM-7:00 AM graveyard, and then back to days, etc.)
• Willing and able to work overtime, which may include 6 or 7 day workweeks during certain processing times and/or 12 hour days
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Must demonstrate a positive work ethic including hard work, honesty, and integrity
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Company Description

With a reputation built on our employee’s commitment to outstanding product quality and customer service, Milne utilizes innovative technologies and rigorous quality controls to provide healthy fruit products that are 100% natural to meet the needs of a diverse consumer marketplace. Founded in 1955, Milne Fruit Products is the industry leader in creating fruit juices, concentrates, purees and custom blends for the industrial food and beverage markets.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Pay
• Holiday Pay