Processor 1

Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative Inc•Pullman, WA

7d•$18 - $19

About The Position

The Processor grades, sorts, classifies, receives, stores, and distributes agricultural food products by type, size, weight, and condition within the facility. The role handles product movement and packaging, records processing activity, and operates equipment used to process and transport products. It has no supervisory responsibilities. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Forklift certification or the ability to obtain it is beneficial but not required. The employee must be flexible with scheduling, including different shifts, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and understand documents such as 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 instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to be flexible with schedule, including different shifts, evenings, and weekends.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting and/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 certified or able to obtain forklift certification is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Convey product and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
Mark products with identifying information.
Record products or items received and/or distributed.
Weigh and/or count items for distribution 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 between locations.
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 products 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.