Wash Line Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation Range: $23.00 - $24.00/Hour
Benefits: Eligibility after 90 days of employment for medical (choice of 2 plans: a high-deductible and a low-deductible plan), HSA, FSA, dental, vision, group life, accident, critical illness, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), and floating holidays. Eligibility upon employment for paid vacation. sick time, and core holidays.
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Date Application Window Closes: 7/15/2026

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs all work safely and in accordance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and Bay State Milling Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Keeps work areas clean to ensure a sanitary and safe environment.
• Acquires the proper bags for filling from the warehouse.
• Adjusts packing machinery for proper weight, size, and type of bag.
• Performs metal detector checks in accordance with the HACCP Program.
• Operates the labeler to ensure correct labeling of the package in accordance with SOP’s.
• Assures that bags are proper weight by check weighing.
• Keeps accurate records of bags packed and checks weights.
• Does minor maintenance on packing and sealing machines.
• Keeps supervision informed of problems and progress of packing demands.
• May be required to drive a forklift as needed in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the optimum performance for the Packing & Loading Department.
• Hand stacks product as needed.
• Performs daily sanitation duties and assigned tasks as specified in the master cleaning schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Need to have good PC, math, writing, and reading skills.
• Employee must have the ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment, including forklift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Frequently required to lift and/or move 50-pound bags of flour.
- Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Frequently required to twist torso.
- Must be able to work in an environment which has extremes in temperature.
- Must be able to climb ladders.
- Must have physical dexterity to perform basic repair functions.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Employee must have the ability to Speak, Read, Write, and Comprehend instructions and documentation in the English Language.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Successful completion of forklift training, written exam and driving test. On-going training to enhance performance in position as required.

SAFETY
• Safety is a top priority at Bay State Milling Company. The Company monitors safety metrics on an ongoing basis and prioritizes employee safety. Our goal is to ensure that you go home safely to your family each day after work.
• While performing the essential job functions, you will be expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety.
• Uniforms and steel toe work boots are provided by Bay State Milling Company to ensure employee safety and compliance with GMP standards. Uniforms are washed and maintained by the Company.
• It is the expectation and responsibility that you will work safely and report any and all injuries immediately to your supervisor. We encourage you to report any safety situation that you believe poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.
• Our anonymous telephone line (BSM Cares) is available to all employees for the purposes of confidentially reporting safety, compliance, and ethical concerns. We want all employees to feel supported in reporting any safety concerns in whichever way they feel most comfortable so that they can be addressed as soon as possible.

TEAMWORK
- Bay State Milling Company believes that teamwork is essential for our overall success and longevity.
- In this position, you will be expected to communicate any and all necessary information between co-workers and managers on shift.
- The Pack Line Operator must work well with others; share their knowledge and experience with others; demonstrate respect and consideration for others’ opinions; and contribute to the overall mission of the team.
- This position should demonstrate integrity; work effectively in teams; facilitate inter-departmental cooperation; cooperate with supervisors and peers to accomplish work assignments; and help create and maintain effective working relationships.

DEPENDABILITY
Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows Company policies on vacations, leaves, etc. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Employee must have the ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions in all units of measure used in practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Employee must have the ability to:
1. define and solve practical problems
2. collect and record data
3. establish facts and draw valid conclusions
4. interpret an extensive variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
5. deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables simultaneously in standardized situations

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of the work environment and when possible, prevent accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility. As a result any employee has a right to put product on hold if they have a concern. At the plant level, only the Quality Assurance Manager and General Manager have the authority to release product on hold.