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Machine Attendant/Swing Shift
Job in
Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington, 98626, USA
Listed on 2026-01-21
Listing for:
Foster Poultry Farms
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-21
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Pay Rate & Shift Premiums
Pay rate $21.45
Shift premiums: $0.50 for hours worked 4pm-midnight and $1.00 for hours worked midnight-8am.
Longevity premium: $0.25 after one year of service.
Attendance Premium: $0.25.
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
- Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- College tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
- Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.
Job Duties
- Set up machines prior to shift start-up, attend to the operation of these machines, and adjust as necessary for changes due to production type.
- Attend to and adjust machines during operation to ensure product flow through the machines.
- Monitor machines for any mis‑cuts of product due to improper settings.
- Notify Maintenance Supervision of any machine malfunctions or required repairs.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and assist other plant personnel in various areas of the plant as needed.
- Assist maintenance in repairs and overhauls.
- 90% - Attend to the operation of machines and equipment (e.g. leg processors, wrappers, CFS, PACMAC, and DAYPAC) making required changes, adjustments and notifications as needed.
- 10% - additional functions to include assisting in other areas of the plant as required. Maintain safety, housekeeping, sanitation, and disease control requirements while performing job duties.
- Help maintain and improve quality and food safety to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision.
- Basic mechanical aptitude, understanding, and ability to use mechanical type tools, such as wrenches and screw drivers.
- Must be self‑motivated and able to work in a wet and cool environment with minimal supervision.
- Must have a demonstrated history of dependability, particularly with regard to safety and attendance.
- Must be physically capable to perform job duties including, but not limited to lifting film rolls and containers weighing 50‑80 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8‑12 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor.
- Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, hand motion, and twisting.
- Must be willing and able to work various shifts, overtime, non‑standard work hours.
- Report regularly and on time to work as well as work all required hours, including overtime and weekends as scheduled.
- Understand and follow established rules and procedures as well as accept constructive feedback.
- Work safely and set an example of good working safe habits.
- Follow established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all Food Safety procedures.
- Must be able to submit and pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check.
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