Fri 5pm-1:30am

Organic Valley•McMinnville, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Powder Line Operator is responsible for the packaging of dried milk powder. This is a safety sensitive role. Organic Valley is a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and has been a leader in organic agriculture. Their philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals, and the earth.

Requirements

Basic understanding of machine operations.
Maintain compliance with annual online food safety training.
Understanding of good manufacturing practices.
Strong attention to detail.
Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
Ability to work with required sanitation chemicals.
Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 60 pounds, occasionally lift up to 80 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
Ability to operate material handling equipment and obtain certifications ie. electric pallet jack.
Ability to stand of extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout the shift as needed.
Ability to work weekends and flexible schedules.
Ability to operate a Forklift and become a certified Forklift Operator.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate powder packing equipment within specifications of packaging standards.
Responsible for filling totes in a neat and sanitary manner.
Accurately record weights, start time, pounds produced, and pallets produced.
Pull products for QA sampling in a sanitary manner.
Assist with palletizing and shrink-wrapping pallets to prepare for shipping.
Perform daily/ as needed assembly and cleaning, swabbing, and sanitizing of powder packaging equipment.
Perform tear down and sanitation of powder room equipment to assure equipment and room is sanitary and fully operational prior to start of production.
Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance practices.
Clean and sanitize powder line equipment as needed.
General housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitizing all other areas and equipment.
Assist with general plant cleaning as needed.
Assist with routine maintenance such as greasing, oiling, and making minor adjustments of powder filling equipment.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Eligible for a 3% annual bonus incentive based on cooperative and individual performance.
Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
Supplemental insurances: accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
Financial advisors and seminars
Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
Flexible Scheduling