Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Where Your Career Becomes Family

About West Liberty Foods

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Machine Operator position is responsible for operating a machine in a safe and cost effective manner according to company standards. Machine Operators may operate a variety of machines that may include a Blender, Grinder, Stuffer, Tumbler, Slicer, Powered Industrial Truck, Forklift, etc.

• Maintain and correctly document proper documentation.
• Maintain proper meat quality and temperature.
• Operate machines and equipment in a safe and food safe manner.
• Operate a powered industrial truck safely if required.
• Responsible for proper set up and tear down of machinery and equipment.
• Installing and removing dies, molds, tooling.
• Ensuring proper pressures, temperatures, thickness, weights, sizing, mix times, etc.
• Load and unload machine.
• Operate a scanner and learn the required transactions in the process.
• Formulate batches according to current batch sheets.
• Complete all required HACCP documentation.
• Understands basic mechanics for machines and makes minor adjustments as needed.
• Responsible for sanitation of the work area.
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience: No previous experience is necessary. Experience in food manufacturing or processing is a plus.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.
• Certification: Must be able to become certified on operating equipment.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Skills: Must be able to problem solve and perform basic math.
• Physical Abilities:




• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including above the head and below the waist.
• Must be able to work at line speed with the ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements.




• Environmental: Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Compliance: Must practice good personal hygiene. Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.