Machine Operator

Local Bounti•Pasco, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Local Bounti is seeking a Machine Operator for its Pasco, Washington facility. The role involves setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The operator inspects parts against specifications and makes adjustments or changes as needed to maintain quality. Completing the training log for a particular zone is required to obtain the Machine Operator job title. The position works in a fast-paced, high-speed production environment and follows standardized work, safe work practices, and continuous-improvement practices. The operator performs pre-operation activities, operates or monitors multiple pieces of equipment, communicates with team members and support teams to maintain continuous, high-quality production while minimizing downtime and waste, maintains housekeeping and sanitation, trains others on equipment operations, and collects and enters data. Pay is dependent on experience and skills; the posted pay rate is $20.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of English, including the ability to read, speak, and write and understand work-related written materials.
Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Knowledge of safe equipment and machinery operations and procedures.
Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their operation, uses, and maintenance.
Ability to adjust machine or process controls quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
Ability to communicate information effectively.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Analytical skills and attention to detail.
Teamwork and training skills.
Physical stamina and strength.
Ability to work independently and multitask.
Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values and support the facility’s safety culture.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines.
Inspect parts to specifications and adjust or change machine settings as needed to maintain quality.
Complete the training log associated with a particular zone.
Perform pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation across multiple pieces of equipment.
Operate and monitor multiple pieces of equipment to ensure quality production and minimize unplanned stops.
Communicate with team members and support teams to maintain continuous production at high quality while minimizing wasted time and materials.
Maintain housekeeping and sanitation in the work area.
Train others on equipment operations and functions.
Collect and enter data.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Indoor agriculture environment.
A culture focused on work/life balance.
Health, dental, and vision coverage with competitive contribution rates.
Health Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
Generous vacation time and five sick days each year.
Ten company-paid holidays.
Immediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match.
Basic and voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Aflac Caregiver Support.
Training and development.
Adoption Assistance Program.
Commuter benefits, including for part-time and seasonal staff.
MarketPlace Perks at Work.
Free Employee Assistance Program services focused on physical, emotional, social, and financial health.