Machine Technician

Litehouse is seeking a Machine Technician I / Production Machine Operator to join our team!rn rnWould you like to work for a 100% employee-owned food manufacturing company with an outstanding reputation as both a community leader and a great place to work? If so, read on!rn rnThe Machine Technician I operates a minimum of one production machine in an area or department and performs basic preventative machine maintenance and troubleshooting.rn rnEssential Job Dutiesrn rnrnOperate and lead key machinery, striving for efficient output of quality products.rnSet up, operate and adjust machinery.rnPerform changeovers and washes that meet or exceed specifications.rnMay be responsible for breaking co-workers.rnResponsibility to adhere to Food Safety policies and report food safety and quality concerns to their supervisor.rnEnsure products produced meet customer and quality requirements.rnEnsure products produced meet customer and quality requirements.rnPerform basic maintenance/controls, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.rnResponsibility to adhere to Food Safety policies and report food safety and quality concerns to their supervisor.rnMaintains clean work area and participates in housekeep throughout the facility and grounds.rnrn rnQualificationsrnrnEducation: High School Diploma/GED Strongly Preferred. rnMechanically inclined preferred.rnExperience: Fully trained and experienced in the operation of one production machine as defined at each plant and/or equivalent work experience.rnrn rnKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesrnrnMust have strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to express ideas professionally, effectively and efficiently in the common language.rnAbility to establish & maintain effective working relationships with all contacts inside and outside of the company with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.rnAbility to multi-task, focus and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.rnMust be able to frequently work overtime and weekends as necessary.rnMust be able to work scheduled shifts and meet attendance requirements.rnrn rnBenefitsrnrn401(k)rn401(k) MatchingrnDental InsurancernHealth InsurancernLife InsurancernPaid Time OffrnVision Insurancernrn rnAbout Litehouse FoodsrnThe Hawkins family started selling their homemade dressings out of the family\'s restaurant in Hope, ID over 50 years ago. Today, we are the leading producer and marketer of refrigerated salad dressings, cheeses, dips, sauces, apple cider, and freeze-dried herbs. Our vision is to improve life one community, one table, and one bite at a time.rn rnWe do not offer sponsorshiprn rnAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.