Raw Processor Batching Operator l - 2nd Shift

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

Position: Batching Operator I – 2nd Shift

Type: Onsite

Location: Kent, WA

We are looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities. Join Oberto Snacks, Inc., a leading and innovative meat snack company founded in 1918. Ongoing growth and a passion for healthy, protein‑packed snacks make our team unique.

Responsible for operating machines to ensure quality standards are consistently met, the line meets schedule attainment, and line efficiency standards. An Operator I can run Multivac, Circle 40, Shrink Tunnel, Velocity, Ultracan, Shaking, Delinking, Raw processing, Jerky Mixing, Batching, Stuffing, and Spice Blend lines.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

• 2nd Shift – 8 hours per day with possible daily overtime and during peak summer/fall production.
• Training will be 6‑9 months on 2nd shift and then transition to 3rd shift.

Hourly range $23.00 - $25.00 per hour DOE, including a $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift work.

• Ensure meat, dates, tape, labels, and other supplies are correct according to product specifications.
• Ensure efficient packaging by setting up workstations correctly and effectively.
• Demonstrate leadership by directing employees to assist others or rework when machines are down.
• Encourage team to start on time in the morning, after breaks, and after lunch.
• Perform product quality and QA checks to eliminate or reduce product waste or rework, including hourly weight or count checks, oxygen level tests, metal detection, or blade inspection.
• Maximize quality and efficiency by adjusting machines registration, sealing temperature, speed, gas levels, and slicing width.
• Encourage teamwork by informing each team member of their role and responsibility on the line and motivating them to achieve expected hourly output.
• Maintain current records by filling out required paperwork correctly and completely throughout the run.
• Able to load and thread film on packaging lines.
• Performs metal detection.
• Prepare work area by assembling and setting up workstations.
• Ensure that meat being batched/mixed is to specifications.
• Ensure that correct spices are used and properly recorded in a timely manner.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and account for all inedible products.
• Stage spices to be used, removing all foreign material and following proper handling procedures.
• As directed, perform basic maintenance to equipment, maintain cleanliness, and clean equipment as necessary.
• Ensure proper identification of product by recording weights of tubs/totes with proper batch number and ingredient ticket weights.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a lead or supervisor.
• Able to set up and adjust the check weighers.
• Stock and sort product for packaging machine operation and coordinate replenishing of packaging supplies such as film, WIP, boxes, clip strips, or ageless.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging materials.
• Manage machine change‑overs including sanitizing machine for species or allergen changes.
• Run labels according to product specifications.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation measures are followed by instructing employees and monitoring compliance.
• Ensure smooth flow of work by monitoring production on the processing machine operation (Spice Blending, Shaking, and Delinking). Assign people to various functions as needed, maintain communication, and make decisions when necessary.
• Keep track of production as it relates to schedules and scheduling. Monitor production levels of crew and machine to ensure required production standards are met.
• Follow through on delegated tasks and assist where necessary.
• Maintain even workflow by being organized and planning and making changes as needed or directed.
• Ensure all persons on the processing machines and crew are properly trained, and time worked is…