Pac Mac Ishida Operator - Swings

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

Rate: $20.00/hr

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00 pm-11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

•  Responsible for all Pacmac and Ishida scale setup and operation as required by production.
•  Must be able to read product specifications and understand packaging parameters
• Must be able to verify bag seal integrity, zipper functionality, gusset, and bag coding
• Must be able to make alterations to equipment to correct any packaging errors.
• Must be able to complete bag weight check and explain net weight program.
• Must be able to calibrate and zero scales, make adjustments to target drop weight, and set upper control limits to prevent underweight packages and minimize over-pack.
• Must be able to change Pacmacs over to 5lb, retail, and gusseted bags based on production schedule demands.
• Inspect seal bars and replace Griper cord if needed
• Replace broken knife blades
• Adjust pull belts
• Clean Nip Rollers and Drive rollers
• Clean heater bars
• Assure radial feeder clamps are tight and In good condition.
• Replace heater bar tape when needed.
• Must be able to adjust and correct film tracking and sealing issues.
• Must ensure equipment is running properly, and make any basic adjustments and repairs necessary to minimize downtime.
• 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.
• Other assigned duties as directed
• Assure line is cleaned for change overs
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to insure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 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 able to lift 5- 50lbs repetitively
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods on hard surfaces.
• 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 employees.

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.