Filler Operator

Company: The Morning Star Company
Location: Los Banos
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCompany DescriptionThe CompanyThe Morning Star Company and its affiliates operate three tomato processing facilities in Central California, processing 35% to 40% of the California processing tomato crop, in addition to tomato transplanting, harvesting and trucking operations. The company employs approximately 450 year-round and 2,500 seasonal colleagues and annual sales exceeding $800 million. We are organizationally structured through a system we term Mission Focused Self-Management. Our company is operated by colleagues without titles or an appointed hierarchy of authority. Each Colleague is expected to be the manager of their mission. Authority relative to other colleagues' activities is lateral and based on their independent agreements. Each colleague's Mission is their guiding principle of action, and respect, influence and success having to be built based on each colleague's competency, integrity, effort, persistence and straight-forward persuasiveness. As we continue to grow, and while we communicate this position in commonly used terms, we intend to maintain a culture of individual responsibility and Mission-Focused Self-Management.Morning Star is hiring for the 2022 season. Join the team at our Liberty Packing Company facility located in Los Banos, California. You can also apply in person at:Liberty Packing Company12045 S. Ingomar Grade RoadLos Banos, CA 93635Filler Operators: The job requires ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­the operator to aseptically fill paste and diced tomatoes into bins and drums. This job function is a team effort and requires constant and effective communication between colleagues to accomplish the Aseptic Business Unit Mission.Physical Requirements for Job Description:

• Frequent and repetitive hand/wrist and shoulder movements
• Constant reaching, grasping, and lifting on a regular basis (of up to 60 pounds)
• Constant standing, twisting, bending, and lifting throughout the shift
• Visual, and auditory awareness of forklifts and communication with colleagues
• Follow all written and verbally instructed procedures for the above responsibilities including safety proceduresWork Environment:
  • Fast paced production
  • High heat and Humidity
  • Working around hot steam
  • Wet and slippery conditions
  • Work on rotating shifts
  • Able to work 60+ hours/week
  • Loud noisesCompetency Requirements:
    • Follow all Liberty Packing policies, including GMP's and safety daily
    • Trained in Proper lifting techniques
    • Able to work in a self-managed environment and communicate with colleagues
    • Maintains a positive attitude towards other colleaguesCome join our team:
      • Hiring all shifts!
      • Wages are $17.00 - $27.50 per hour depending on the job position
      • Overtime may be available
      • No prior experience requiredPowered by JazzHRFfVGCvcX1k

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