Farm Assistant Jobs in Winlock, WA (NOW HIRING)

Description About Foster Farms At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.Job DescriptionPay range DOE $24.70-$30.90 with Attendance Premium of $0.25 and Shift Premiums of $0.50 and $1.00 for hours worked during swing and night shifts. Longevity premium of $0.25 after one year of service. We offer our Team Members the following benefits: 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. Responsibilities: Perform routine maintenance tasks on packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with packaging machinery, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. Conduct preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize equipment lifespan. Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and implement effective solutions to minimize production disruptions. Collaborate with production staff to identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions. Document maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and part replacements, in accordance with company procedures. Assist in the installation and commissioning of new packaging equipment. Maintain inventory of spare parts and equipment components, and reorder as needed. Adhere to safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in all maintenance activities. Provide training and guidance to production operators on proper equipment usage and maintenance procedures. Adhere to safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in all maintenance activities. Provide training and guidance to production operators on proper equipment usage and maintenance procedures. Qualifications Must have three years of related mechanical experience and or training in drives, conveyors, gearboxes, automated packaging systems, material handling and or other similar equipment. Must have two years of basic electrical and electronics experience and or training. Must have two years of experience with various types of welding, cutting and fabrication processes. Must be self- motivated and able to work in a wet, cool and sometimes unpleasant environment with a minimum of supervision. Must be able to read and write in English and have good math skills. Must have a demonstrated history of dependability, particularly with regard to safety and attendance. Must be able to lift containers weighing 50 lbs. Must be able to work from ladders and elevated platforms. Must be able to work in confined places. Must be willing and able to work various shifts, over time and non-standard work times. Must have own tools. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.