Machine Operator (DAYS)

Company Description

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 valued 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, but 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.

Job Description

• 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 over’s.
• 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.
• Responsible for operating all equipment needed to run production
• Responsible for setting up equipment for change over’s.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Possess basic mechanical aptitude required to make machine adjustments
• Demonstrated attention to detail in product inspection and return of miss sealed and mislabeled product to production line.
• 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

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines 
• Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.
• You may apply for this job at www.fosterfarms.com or www.smartrecruiters.com

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.