Processing Operator

Company: Oregon Freeze Dry
Location: Albany
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Job Description:

Oregon Freeze Dry, makers of Mountain House, currently has external night shift openings for Processing Operators. This position will perform a variety of tasks necessary for preparation, processing and packaging of food and non-food products. If you are interested, apply today and JOIN THE ADVENTURE!

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operate food processing machinery
• Direct crew activities (4 - 6 crew members)
• Machine set-up and tear down responsibilities
• Food processing room cleaning / sanitizing
• Ensure process/product quality is maintained
• Communicate with packaging crews, coordinators and/or supervisors
  Qualifications:
  
  • Previous experience with production processes or equipment preferred
  • Previous leadership experience (formal or informal)
  • Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential
  • Ability to follow instructions and accurately complete documentation in a timely manner is required
  • Must have reliable transportation to travel between company locations
  • Ability to work 12-hour day and night shifts (6:45 am - 7 pm and/or 6:45 pm - 7 am), including weekends and holidays
    Hourly pay: $20.13 (see chart below)
    
    Estimated Weekly Earnings &
    Effective Hourly Rate for Hours Worked
    
    POSITION
    
    Processing Line Operator
    
    EFFECTIVE RATE
    
    Regular Hourly Rate:
    
    $ 20.13
    
    Overtime Hourly Rate:
    
    $ 30.20
    
    SCHEDULED HOURS
    Based on 84 hr two-week pay period (70 reg & 14 OT)
    
    Weekly Avg Scheduled Regular Hours:
    
    35
    
    Weekly Avg Scheduled Overtime Hours:
    
    7
    
    WEEKLY ESTIMATED EARNINGS
    
    Weekly Estimated Regular Earnings:
    
    $ 704.55
    
    Weekly Estimated Overtime Earnings:
    
    $ 211.37
    
    Total Weekly Estimated Earnings:
    
    $ 915.91
    
    EFFECTIVE HOURLY RATE, WEEKLY
    
    "Effective" Hourly Rate Comparable to Jobs w/o Built-in OT (standard 40-hr work week):
    
    $ 20.42
    
    Working schedule:
    
    Day shift: 6:45 AM - 7:00 PM / Night shift: 6:45 PM - 7:00 AM
    
    MON
    
    TUE
    
    WED
    
    THUR
    
    FRI
    
    SAT
    
    SUN
    
    Week 1
    
    Off
    
    Off
    
    Work
    
    Work
    
    Off
    
    Off
    
    Off
    
    Week 2
    
    Work
    
    Work
    
    Off
    
    Off
    
    Work
    
    Work
    
    Work
    
    What Makes Oregon Freeze Dry Different?
    
    • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance available 1st of the month following 30 days from hire
    • PTO and holiday pay available 91 days after hire
    • Tuition assistance
    • Consistent hours and schedule
    • $1.00 night shift differential
    • Built in overtime
    • Employee discount on Mountain House products
    • Growth and advancement opportunities
      Individuals expressing interest in this opening may be provided a job description outline detailing the specific duties and responsibilities of this position. Candidates may be required to participate in personal interviews and other evaluation processes. Criminal background checks may be completed on all applicants. Oregon Freeze Dry is a drug free workplace.
      
      AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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