Production Worker

Newly Weds Foods - Tacoma, WA; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- Term/Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

New Weds Foods is hiring for a swing shift packaging operator in Tacoma, WA. The role involves blending and bagging product on the packaging line, meeting production goals, and rotating to other positions as needed.

The starting shift begins at 3:30pm with a wage of $20.28–$23.85 per hour plus a $0.85 shift differential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• Knowledge about manufacturing food preferred.
• Ability to communicate well both oral and written.
• Ability to lift 50lbs continuously.

Responsibilities

• Set up the machine for startup.
• Fill blender with ingredients weighing up to 55lbs.
• Mix ingredients per recipe.
• Fill bags with product and maintain line standards.
• Assist in stacking and palletizing bags weighing 50lbs.
• Complete paperwork as needed.
• Maintain product integrity in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow LOTO procedures during cleaning.
• Stand, walk, bend, lift and reach regularly.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Swing shift start time 3:30pm

Compensation $20.28 - 23.85 per/hour , Shift Differential of $0.85

Job Summary:

Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting production goals for customer orders by efficiently blending and bagging product on packaging line. This employee will rotate to other position at the packaging line as needed.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Essential Functions:

• Properly sets up the machine for start up
• Fill blender with ingredients weighing up to 55lbs
• Mix ingredients per recipe
• Fills bags with product as per the required weight and maintains packaging line standards.
• Required to assist in stacking at the end of the line as needed by loading boxes/ bags onto pallet. Bags weigh 50lbs
• Complete paperwork as needed.
• Must maintain the integrity of the product.
• This is a fast paced production environment
• Keeps area and equipment clean; follows LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.
• Required to regularly stand,walk, bend, lift and reach
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School of GED equivalent required.
• Knowledge about manufacturing food preferred
• Ability to communicate well both oral and written
• Ability to lift 50lbs continuously

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.