Western Operations - Production Positions

SANITATION PERSON

Job Description:
Assists in the sanitation of the plant, including sanitation of rooms, machines, equipment, totes and all other areas within the building. Performs sanitation related tasks including but not limited to scrubbing, mopping of the floors, walls and equipment; removing trash; using the proper chemicals / equipment and all other related duties. Operates electric pallet jack, forklift and man-lift to assist in performing the sanitation duties.

Hours:
Posted 2/6/13   (3 positions) Full-time   1st shift   6:45 am–3:15 pm
Posted 2/6/13   (5 positions) Full-time   2nd shift   2:45pm–11:15 pm
Posted 2/6/13   (5 positions) Full-time   3rd shift   10:45pm–7:15 am

Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must be able to lift 60#. Pre-employment testing required: drug screen, physical, functional, pulmonary function, background check.

PROCESSING LEAD PERSON

Job Description:
Assists supervisor and acts as special project utility employee for assignments as directed by department supervisor or manager. Directly oversees processing employees, ensuring compliance with all production procedures, policies, government regulations, and company health and safety rules, while maintaining quality standards. Performs basic supervisory duties as directed by department manager, when supervisor is absent from department. Reviews and verifies all of employees' paperwork before turning in to Quality Control Department for approval. Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality.

Hours:
Posted 8/31/12 (1 position) Full-time 3rd shift 10:45 pm–7:15 am

Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional post-secondary education and prior team leadership experience preferred. Must be able to lift 60#. Pre-employment testing required: drug screen, physical, functional, background check.

PROCESSING MACHINE OPERATOR

Job Description:

Operates processing machines; makes machine adjustments as necessary to ensure optimum speed and quality of tablet press/coating operations.

Hours:
Posted 3/11/13    (1 position) Full time  1st shift  6:45 am – 3:15 pm
Posted 3/11/13    (1 position) Full time  2nd shift  2:45 pm – 11:15 pm
Posted 8/31/12    (2 positions) Full-time  3rd shift  10:45 pm–7:15 am
Posted 4/1/13    (2 positions) Full time  3rd shift  10:45 pm – 7:15 am
Posted 4/23/13    (1 position) Full time  3rd shift  10:45 pm – 7:15 am

Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, plus minimum of 6 months related experience and/or training required. Machine operation experience and basic mechanical aptitude required. Ability to maintain high quality standards and fast-paced production, and to successfully troubleshoot problems with minimal supervision. Must be able to lift 60#. Pre-employment testing required: drug screen, physical, functional, pulmonary function, background check.

BLENDER OPERATOR

Job Description:

Mixes or blends raw materials in accordance with specified formulas, processes raw materials to meet specifications, assists in sanitation and changeover of equipment.

Hours:
Posted 4/23/13 (1 position) Full time 3rd shift 10:45 pm – 7:15 am

Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, plus minimum of 6 months related experience and/or training required. Previous machine operation experience in food industry preferred; must be able to lift 60#. Pre-employment testing required: drug screen, physical, functional, pulmonary function, background check.

PACKAGING HELPER

Job Description:
Assists in sanitation of machines, rooms, totes and other areas of department; learns various operating duties to assist Packaging Operators; identifies potential quality problems; performs other tasks such as hand packing, bulk packing, etc.

Hours:
Posted 4/12/13 (1 position) Full time 1st shift 6:45 am – 3:15 pm
Posted 3/11/13 (1 position) Full time 3rd shift 10:45 pm-7:15 am

Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, or minimum 1 month related experience and/or training required. Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food or pharmaceuticals helpful. Lifting to 40# required. Pre-employment testing required: drug screen, physical, functional, pulmonary function, background check.

PACKAGING MACHINE OPERATOR

Job Description:
Sets up and runs packaging machines, makes adjustments and performs minor machine maintenance as necessary, observes machine operation and inspects finished product to detect work-piece defects or machine malfunction, and assists with sanitation.

Hours:
Posted 3/11/13 (2 positions) Full time 2nd shift 2:45 pm – 11:15 pm
Posted 4/12/13 (1 position) Full time 3rd shift 10:45 pm – 7:15 am

Qualifications:
Prior machine operation experience preferred, preferably with food or pharmaceuticals. Lifting up to 60# required. Pre-employment testing required: drug screen, physical, functional, pulmonary function, background check.

RECEIVING WAREHOUSE PERSON

Job Description:
Unloads and receives shipments, transports product to proper destination, prepares outbound freight shipments, and maintains warehouse.

Hours:
Posted 5/3/13 (1 position) Full time 1st shift 6:45 am – 3:15 pm

Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Lifting up to 55# required. Pre-employment testing required: drug screen, physical, functional, background check.