Powder Line Operator - Mon​/Thur , Tue​/Fri

Powder Line Operator

Shift schedules:
Mon & Thu 5:00 pm–5:30 am;
Tue & Fri 5:00 pm–1:30 am.

Onsite in McMinnville, Oregon.

Hourly.

Eligible for a 3 % annual bonus incentive based on cooperative and individual performance.

Yes.

The Powder Line Operator is responsible for the packaging of dried milk powder. This is a safety‑sensitive role.

• Operate powder packing equipment within specifications of packaging standards.
• Fill totes in a neat and sanitary manner.
• Accurately record weights, start time, pounds produced, and pallets produced.
• Pull products for QA sampling in a sanitary manner.
• Assist with palletizing and shrink‑wrapping pallets to prepare for shipping.
• Perform daily or needed assembly, cleaning, swabbing, and sanitizing of powder packaging equipment.
• Perform tear‑down and sanitation of powder room equipment to ensure it and the room are sanitary and fully operational prior to production.
• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance practices.
• Clean and sanitize powder line equipment as needed.
• General housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitizing all other areas and equipment.

• Assist with general plant cleaning as needed.
• Assist with routine maintenance such as greasing, oiling, and making minor adjustments of powder filling equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Basic understanding of machine operations.
• Maintain compliance with annual online food safety training.
• Understanding of good manufacturing practices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
• Ability to work with required sanitation chemicals.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 60 pounds, occasionally up to 80 pounds with assistance, and to push/pull up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and obtain certifications, e.g. electric pallet jack.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout the shift as needed.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible schedules.
• Ability to operate a forklift and become a certified forklift operator.

$18.94 – $22.28 per hour. The typical wage for a new hire with little or no experience is $18.94. Shift premiums: $2.00 per hour from 6 pm–12 am, $3.00 per hour from 12 am–6 am, and $2.00 per hour on Saturdays and Sundays. Incentive compensation may also be available.

• Comprehensive health insurance – choice of plans for you and your family; company contribution to HSA.
• Supplemental insurances: accidental, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Paid time off: 136 hours in the first year prorated, 9 paid holidays, one floating holiday.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for all partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & dental insurance – free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network.
• 401(k) – 100 % match up to 3 % of employee contribution, 50 % match for 3.1 %–5 % of contributions.
• Free services at local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition reimbursement – up to $1,500 per year.
• Life insurance – $50,000 policy funded by employer; supplemental coverage optional.
• Short‑term & long‑term disability/AD&D insurance – $50,000 coverage.
• Employee assistance program – free and confidential.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars.
• Annual lifestyle spending account – $360.
• Flexible scheduling.