Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor jobs in Olympia, WA

Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of the largest producers of farmed shellfish in North America.  The company is quickly growing in sustainable shellfish farming with new techniques and innovative growing methods.

Taylor Shellfish Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, material status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with federal, state and local ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION   

The Processing Internship program will provide training to a qualified individual on all aspects of daily production protocols, with the intent of moving that person into a leadership position when openings are available. The intern will be trained in operation of all equipment in plant as well as HACCP, CPR, and sanitation training. The intern will also assist in maintaining and leading operations within the plant.     

Our production facility is growing rapidly and needs a team member that can plan for future growth via personnel management, and implementation of new equipment and processes. The intern candidate will need to be energetic, innovative, and able to translate this to our current and expanding team members.  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES   

• Team and Individual leadership skills   

• Organization and planning skills    
• Ability to work independently at times with little direction   
• Strong and sound decision making skills    
• Proficiency with: (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook)   
• Excellent verbal/written skills.   

• Well organized and detail oriented.  
• Must maintain positive company morale    
• Participates in company events, as needed. 
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.   
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification is required. 

• May be required to work at other work sites/locations as needed. 
• May be required to do other tasks as needed. 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

• HACCP Certification.  

• PCQI Certification training and certification. 
• Knowledge of GMPs for food production facilities. 
• Knowledge in food production line equipment and development.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

• Ability to sit, stand and/or walk on uneven ground    
• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and squat    
• The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus   
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors and managers   

• Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation   
• Must be able to drive to multiple locations   
• Must have the ability to lift as much as 50 lbs.   

BENEFITS

Here at Taylor Shellfish we offer health insurance for the employee and their family with incredibly low premium costs and annual deductibles. We offer dental, vision, plus an excellent 401K program with 100% match up to 5% of the employee’s gross income. We also offer paid time off which starts to accrue immediately and gives you over a week of paid time off in the first year (dependent on hours worked), plus 6 paid holidays a year, amazing company discounts, paid training through the company, and a tuition reimbursement program.