Processor 1

Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative Inc•Spokane Valley, WA

7d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Processor works in the Processing department, sorting, classifying, receiving, storing, and distributing agricultural food products by type, size, weight, and condition within the facility. The role operates equipment to move and process products, maintains records, and prepares produce for storage or shipment. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and forklift certification or the ability to obtain it is beneficial but not required. The schedule may vary and may include different shifts, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to understand and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical processes, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, discounts, interest, and volume.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to be flexible with the schedule, including different shifts, evenings, and weekends.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain it, is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Convey product and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
Mark product with identifying information.
Record product or items received and/or distributed.
Weigh and/or count items for distribution within or outside the facility to ensure conformance to company standards.
Keep the work area clean and orderly.
Operate equipment to load or unload product.
Start or stop equipment.
Dislodge jams by hand or with appropriate equipment.
Open bins or chutes to move product from one location to another.
Maintain production and processing records.
Read production or processing schedules, customer orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to move or distribute.
Fill requisitions or requests for product and distribute them to the appropriate location.
Open or seal crates and other containers.
Load or pack produce in appropriate containers for storage or shipment.
Collect crop samples.
Start and run the mill for a specified time depending on load size, variety, and other factors.
Regulate product inflow and observe outflow.