What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Line Operator position at National Frozen Foods Corporation?
Packaging Line Operator
Shift: Rotating shifts – availability required for day and evening shifts, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends
Pay: $20.15 - $27.10 per hour D.O.E. (position has earning potential of up to $30.80 per hour)
Benefits: Permanent, fulltime position benefits include medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Upon qualifying through hours worked, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave are available from the start of employment.
Job Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to:
- Operate food packaging machine efficiently in relation to material usage, product waste, and weight control in a safe manner
- Load packaging material into machine, perform weight control checks as necessary, ensures proper container sizing, records packaging machinery efficiencies and downtime, monitors line flow while maintaining safe food handling practices
- Ensure full package integrity, to include: weights, codes, seals, correct supplies are used, and procedures are followed
- Uses hand tools to adjust machinery as needed
- Provide direction to employees in assigned work areas: Controls line flow, monitors production charts, packaging equipment, and adjust as needed
- Consistent communication with supervisors and employees
- Fill out daily production paperwork as required
- Walk-through work area and shuts line down as necessary
- Keep work area clean and safe, enforces and adheres to all company and plant policies, work rules and procedures
- Must meet physical ability to do all Level 2 labor tasks and have a basic understanding of Level 1 responsibilities
Job Qualifications
- Attention to detail, flexibility, and emphasis on productivity
- Possess good written and verbal skills
- Ability to use hand tools to adjust machinery
- Some mechanical ability and/or experience
- Ability to trouble shoot malfunctioning equipment
- Strong attendance record
- Preferably individual possessing manufacturing experience
Physical Requirements
- Strength- Lift up to 90 lbs. maximum with occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Stand/Walk- Stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period
- Climb/Balance- Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and the like using the feel and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on a narrow or slippery surface
- Ability to reach, handle, see, twist, turn, stoop, kneel and crouch as necessary
To Apply
All interested parties need to submit a resume to the Human Resource Department at National Frozen Foods Corporation on 188 Sturdevant Road, Chehalis, Washington. For questions please call (360)748-0015.
National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.15 - $27.10 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $27
