What are the responsibilities and job description for the MACHINE LOADER position at Hickman's Family Farms?
Company Overview
Hickman’s Family Farms is proud to be the freshest egg provider in the Southwest since 1944. What began as a few hens laying fresh eggs for the family has grown into a local icon, but it’s the people behind the eggs that really make Hickman’s special. We want you and your egg-cellent set of skills to join our community of employees, neighbors and friends in one of the various positions available. Here every day is a fresh start.
Crack Open the Possibilities - Looking for a Machine Loader!
The Machine loader is responsible for a continuous flow of eggs to the breaking machines. They will de-stack pallets and place the flats on the machine conveyor. They must be situationally aware of their surroundings and able to react quickly to machine jams.
Prior to the day’s production, the machine loader must visually inspect the machine as a whole:
- Making sure the machine is put together properly.
- Making sure all the doors and machine guards are secure.
- Making sure all the switches, E-stops, belts and conveyors are working
- Ensuring there are no broken or missing parts and reporting to maintenance any issues
Employee Safety Every
Loader associate must be knowledgeable about their machine, the proper settings, and precautions to prevent injury. Must Estop or otherwise secure machine from starting when clearing jams.
Qualifications and Skills
- Must be proficient and certified to operate a pallet jack.
- Must have good housekeeping habits, keeping floor clear and unobstructed.
- Must wear proper PPE at all times: steel toe/composite slip resistant boots and hearing protection
- Capable of being on your feet for an 8 hour shift or more
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, squat, bend, lift, and reach with hands and arms
- Self-motivated and a team player
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are neither exclusive nor exhaustive. There may be some instances where Managers and or Senior Management may ask for additional tasks to be performed outside of the standard “job description” of this position. This job description will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis as part of the review process, and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the job holder or their managers.
Benefits and Perks
- Matching 401k
- Health, Vison & Dental Insurance
- HEALTHJOY 24 hour telemedicine
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Birthday
- Paid Holidays
- Health and Wellness Fitness
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Hickman's Family Farms and its brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hickman's Family Farms will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances. You are applying for a position with Hickman’s Family Farms that is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position pursuant to A.R.S. §23-493 et seq. You are ineligible for placement in a Safety Sensitive Position if you are engaged in the current use of any drug, whether legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise, if it could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen your job performance or ability to perform your job duties.
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