PRODUCTION HOURLY

JBS USA; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage after

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Job summary

Empire Packing is seeking a General Labor to join our production team in a labor-intensive role on site. You will operate basic pre-programmed settings on packaging lines, load and unload products, and maintain safety and quality standards throughout shifts.

The position requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally, and adherence to GMPs and food safety guidelines. Overtime may be scheduled based on production needs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in General Production 1 duties.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience with knives and machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work area for pre- and post-operational activities.
• Load, unload, and transfer product to and from equipment and conveyors.
• Monitor production lines, identify issues, and replenish packaging materials as necessary.
• Sort, weigh, wrap, label, verify or measure product to meet specifications.
• Inspect and remove defective product or packaging materials from the process.
• Arrive to work on time, perform tasks at scheduled times, overtime may be required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Set up and tear down of equipment and use of proper lifting techniques.
• Report safety concerns or hazards.

Skills

General Production 1 duties

Knives and machinery operation

Safety compliance

18+ years old

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Description

Position at Empire Packing

Job Title: General Labor
Department: Production
Wage Scale: $18.90 – $20.90

++JOB SUMMARY++:

Must demonstrate the ability to consistently operate in a role that is: labor-intensive; with some computerized tools and machines requiring a basic selection of a pre-programmed setting that may require minor adjustments as needed. Must be able to perform all job functions safely in accordance with food safety, GMP’s and quality standards.

++ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:++

• Prepare work area for pre- and post-operational activities.
• Load, unload, and transfer product to and from equipment and or conveyors.
• Monitor production lines, identify issues, supply and replenish packaging materials as necessary.
• Sort, weigh, wrap, label, verify or measure product to meet product specifications.
• Inspect and remove defective product and or packaging materials from the process.
• Arrive to your workstation prepared to perform tasks at a scheduled time, and staying until work is complete, or until supervisor and/or manager indicate work is done. Overtime may be necessary and is required when scheduled.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Set up, tear down of equipment, selection of pre-determined settings and use of proper lifting, bending, reaching techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Identify any safety concerns and or hazards and report them.

++QUALIFICATIONS++ ++:++

• Proficient in General Production 1 duties
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED preferred
• 1 years’ production industry experience preferred
• Must be able to understand and comply with company, plant, and safety rules/policies
• Basic understanding of production and procedures
• Ability to use knives and a variety of machinery
• Ability to use both arms and hands to lift, load, cut and package product.
• Ability to work at a production conveyor line

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++PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS++

ACTIVITIES:

Very active position, requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing.

HEARING:

Must be able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information. Depending on work assignment must be able to work in a noisy work environment.

REPETITIVE MOTION:

Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.

VISUAL ABILITIES:

Acute closed vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

Must be able to frequently lift light to heavy objects throughout the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Ability to stand 8-12 hours per day on a cold, wet concrete floor.

++WORKING CONDITIONS:++

Must be able to work for long hours in a food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently around 34 degrees, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their workdays.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental visual ability, and physical demands, requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job changes.

++The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:++

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, and company observed holidays.
• 401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Wage Scale $18.90 – $20.90
• Career Development: Out company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies , and proficiencies for the role.

Empire is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/VET/DISABILITY