Production Machine Feeder Auto

USD $23.00/Hr. - Job in a Nutshell:The Production Machine Feeder in the automated department is responsible for the daily setup and operation of the loading platform for the bulk foods packaging department at the Natural Grocers Distribution Center. The Machine Feeder position is a team-based, fast paced and physically demanding role, and is critical to the success of the automated packaging operation. This position is responsible for maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices, housekeeping, and applicable food safety documentation.Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.10/17/2025Main Ingredients:Verify daily/weekly production schedule with Machine OperatorsEnsure machine tooling is setup for the raw materials scheduledEnsure accuracy and quantities of staged raw material prior to loadingInspect raw material during the loading process and report quality concerns to QA departmentFeed raw material into hoppers in a sanitary, accurate and efficient mannerMaintain flow of product throughout each production run Maintain complete and accurate records of raw materials entering productionMaintain the segregation of allergen, non-allergen, organic and non-organic productsLead quick and efficient changeovers to minimize down timeComplete necessary documentation for changeovers, cleaning, and product specsRemove waste and sweep work area regularly to maintain a sanitary environmentAssist with pallet jack operation as neededFollow all SSOP’s and food safety standardsPerform all tasks in a manner that promotes safetyAlthough this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.Recipe for Success:Previous experience in food manufacturing environment preferredAbility to follow written and verbal work instructions is requiredAbility to communicate effectively is requiredAbility to obtain certification and safety operate electric pallet jack is requiredProvide backup support to Production Support position on an as-needed basisKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in food production preferredMust be able to maintain product flow on multiple lines Must become familiar with allergen categories and required segregation for allergens and organic productsGood attention to detail; communication, accuracy and thoroughness is a mustExposure to 5s and Lean manufacturing methodologies a plusAbility to work with others in a fast-paced team environment Must be reliable and on time every dayAble to work in seasonally warm or cool environmentThis job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.Here’s an overviewof the benefitswe offer our good4uCrew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into thefuture:All Crew MembersBirthday Bonus PayVitamin Bucks (up to $2,080earned asstore credit annually)Holiday Payfor 5Holidays- Stores ClosedPaid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure PaidNutrition Educationgood4u Crew Member Discount{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)Regular, Scheduled Pay IncreasesAdvancement Opportunitiesand Career DevelopmentHealth and Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Referral ProgramFull-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)Medical, Dental and Vision InsurancePaidParentalLeavePaid Medical Leave (through company paidshort-termdisabilityinsurance)Company Paid Short-Term DisabilityInsuranceCompany Paid Life InsuranceVoluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life InsuranceRetirement SavingsPlan (401k) with discretionaryCompanyMatchHealthcare and Dependent CareFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)with Company MatchDiversity StatementAt the heart ofNatural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is thisbelief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing!We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embracediversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles.Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:Physical and Environmental Demands: N = NeverO = Occasional; 1-33% of timeF = Frequent; 34-66% of timeC = Constant; 67-100% of timePhysical Requirements:Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.Environmental Requirements:Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.

Created: 2025-10-13