Production Hourly

JBS Foods • Olympia, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Labor position is in the Production department and involves labor-intensive production work using some computerized tools and machines. Employees select pre-programmed settings and make minor adjustments as needed, while performing all work safely and in accordance with food safety, GMP, and quality standards. The role works on a production conveyor line in a food-processing environment that is wet, damp, and cold, often around 34 degrees.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must understand and comply with company, plant, and safety rules and 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.
• Proficient in General Production 1 duties.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and climb.
• Must be able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information; some assignments require working in a noisy environment.
• Must frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must have acute close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to stand 8–12 hours per day on a cold, wet concrete floor.
• Must be able to work long hours in wet, damp, and cold food-processing conditions, with temperatures frequently around 34 degrees.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of production industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth support through the Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed