Production Worker

John-I-Haas; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Holiday pay

Vacation: 5 days

Sick leave

Job summary

John I. Haas is seeking a Production Worker in Yakima, WA to support raw hops processing on the production line. You will operate bale feeder/crumbler, assemble cartons, and prep foil bags for packaging, working with forklifts and batch setups.

Shift work with 40 hours per week, potential overtime during harvest, and safety rules including PPE and hearing protection. Candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA general safety standards.
• Ability to learn and use D365 for internal operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow blend instructions to set batches/mixers up for production line.
• Ensure bale lots are organized and labeled for accuracy.
• Identify hop lots and grower number for bale batches/mixes.
• Feed bales according to blend instructions.
• Run bales to meet bale per hour requirements.
• Strap and remove used bale bags from crumbler deck.
• Use forklift to batch setup.
• Ensure cartons are ready for filling station and cartons made neatly and timely.
• Inspect foil bags for seam integrity.
• Process cartons through sealing, labeling, palletizing and wrapping.
• Notify Quality Control Operator of any issues.
• Check accuracy of laser daycode per monitor in the plant.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

OSHA general safety standards

Forklift operation

Computers & D365 ERP

Tools

D365 ERP system

Job description

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Production Worker

Pellet UN Probation Seasonal Technical Yakima, WA, US

Position Summary

The production worker is responsible for various duties to ensure accurate processing of raw hops. Production worker will be responsible for operating bale feed/crumbler, making cartons, and ensuring foil bags are ready for packaging.

Primary Responsibilities

Follow blend instructions to set batches/mixers up for production line

Ensure bale lots are organized and effectively labeled for accuracy

Identify hop lots and grower number for setting up bale batches/mixes

Feed bales according to blend instructions

Run bales in a timely manner to ensure bale per hour requirements are met

Properly strap and remove used bale bags from crumbler deck

Use forklift to batch set-up

25% 2. Box Maker

Ensure cartons are ready for filling station at all times

Cartons to be properly made with neatness and in a timely manner

20% 3. Packaging Line

Inspect foil bags for seam integrity

Place foil bags in cartons and send cartons through automated equipment for sealing, labeling, palletizing and stretch wrapping

Notify Quality Control Operator of any issues

Check accuracy of laser daycode per monitor in the plant

5% 4. Other duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment

Must comply with all John I. Haas, Inc. policies and procedures, including successful passing of pre-employment drug test.

Must comply with our Integrated Management System (IMS) and be trained on procedures applicable to the requirements of the position, including managing significant quality, environmental, and food safety aspects.

Shift work: May include rotating shifts, weekends, or overnight hours. Must work 40hrs per week, overtime may be required during peak harvest season.

Ability to lift 50lbs with or without assistance.

Ability to stand for long period of time, lift, twist, bend, reach, and climb stairs.

Ability to operate a forklift.

Mandatory use of PPE: Employees must wear hearing protection devices (e.g., earplugs, earmuffs).

Hearing tests: Periodic audiometric testing may be required to monitor hearing health.

Training: Instruction on proper use and care of hearing protection.

High noise levels: Continuous exposure to machinery or equipment.

Exposure to hop dust.

Qualifications

Required:

Knowledge of OSHA general safety standards

Knowledge and experience working with computers and ability to learn D365 system for internal business operations

Preferred:

Experience working in hop industry

Knowledge of automated packaging equipment

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Pay Information:

$18.39/hr

• 401(k) + matching
• Employee assistance program
• Life, long-term care, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
• Holiday pay
• Vacation: 5 days
• Sick leave

This form indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job title. It is not designed to contain nor should it be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of all employees with this job title.