Machine Operator - 1st Shift

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

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We are currently hiring for:

Job Title Machine Operator

Job Wage: $20.50 per hour

Job Summary: Machine Operator position is responsible for operating a machine in a safe and cost effective manner according to company standards. Machine Operators may operate a variety of machines that may include a Blender, Grinder, Stuffer, Tumbler, Slicer, Powered Industrial Truck, Forklift, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and correctly document proper documentation.
• Maintain proper meat quality and temperature.
• Operate machine and equipment in a safe and food safe manner.
• Operate a powered industrial truck safely if required.
• Responsible for proper set up and tear down of machinery and equipment.
• Installing and removing dies, molds, tooling.
• Ensuring proper pressures, temperatures, thickness, weights, sizing, mix times, etc.
• Load and unload machine.
• Operate a scanner and learn the required transactions in the process.
• Formulate batches according to current batch sheets.
• Complete all required HACCP documentation.
• Understands basic mechanics for machine and make minor adjustments as needed.
• Responsible for sanitation of work area.
• Troubleshoot mechanic issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• No previous experience is necessary.
• Must practice good personal hygiene.
• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds including above head and below the waist.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to work at line speed with the ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements.
• Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• Experience in food manufacturing or processing a plus.
• Ability to perform basic match.
• Must be able to become certified on equipment including powered industrial truck or forklift if needed.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site.