Line Operator - Palletizing - SWINGS

Foster Farms•Porterville, CA

2d•$18

About The Position

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our values Team Members will shine through in everything we do. Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups Pay: $17.50 (Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00 pm-11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am) Essential Job Functions: Set up and begin running machines at the beginning of the shift, performing changeovers as needed according to the schedule. Ensure that machine forms and seals properly Adjust machine as required based on product type and sealing issues. Open machine-sealed products which were not sealed properly or were mislabeled; return defective product to production line. Re-feed and/or change forming and sealing film rolls (weighing up to 80 pounds) on the sealing/wrapping machine. Responsible for operating all equipment needed to run production Responsible for setting up equipment for change overs. Must ensure equipment is running properly. Must be able to operate a forklift and/or pallet jack as needed. Must be able to complete paperwork required for production, Quality Control, and/or supervisor. Must perform QC checks as required. Additional Job Functions: Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Possess basic mechanical aptitude required to make machine adjustments
Demonstrated attention to detail in product inspection and return of unsealed and mislabeled product to production line.
Interact with production, co-workers and vendors/contractors in an efficient, safe, and professional manner.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-10 hrs) on concrete/metal grate floor.
Able to use mechanical tools effectively
Repetitive grasping, wrist and hand rotation required; must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must have good interpersonal skills and work well with others.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English (oral & written)
Must be able to effectively communicate operational details to management.
Ability to calculate basic math skills.
Ability to work without supervision and be self-motivated.
Must have good attendance.
Must be able to work safely and maintain good safety record
Must be to follow instructions
Ability to work in wet, cold and/or hot environment
Must adhere to GMPs
Must be able to lift 5- 50lbs repetitively
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods on hard surfaces.

Responsibilities

Set up and begin running machines at the beginning of the shift, performing changeovers as needed according to the schedule.
Ensure that machine forms and seals properly
Adjust machine as required based on product type and sealing issues.
Open machine-sealed products which were not sealed properly or were mislabeled; return defective product to production line.
Re-feed and/or change forming and sealing film rolls (weighing up to 80 pounds) on the sealing/wrapping machine.
Responsible for operating all equipment needed to run production
Responsible for setting up equipment for change overs.
Must ensure equipment is running properly.
Must be able to operate a forklift and/or pallet jack as needed.
Must be able to complete paperwork required for production, Quality Control, and/or supervisor.
Must perform QC checks as required.
Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.