Production Hourly

Empire Packing • Olympia, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a labor-intensive role that involves operating computerized tools and machines with pre-programmed settings that may require minor adjustments. The position requires performing all job functions safely in accordance with food safety, GMPs, and quality standards. The role is physically demanding and requires working in a cold, wet, and damp food processing environment for extended periods.

Requirements

• Proficient in General Production 1 duties
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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
• Must be able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information.
• Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Acute closed vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• 1+ years’ production industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 workstation prepared to perform tasks at the scheduled time and stay until work is complete or supervisor/manager indicates work is done. Overtime may be necessary and is required when scheduled.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Set up and tear down of equipment, selection of pre-determined settings, and use of proper lifting, bending, and reaching techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Identify any safety concerns and/or hazards and report them.

Benefits

• Medical coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• Company observed holidays
• 401(K) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Focus on career growth through our Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED