Req-56388 1st Shift Seasonal General Production - $18/hour (Evergreen) (Open)

We are hiring seasonal employees to support our general production needs.
Rate of Pay: $18/hour

Job Description:
This position is an entry-level operations position with various basic responsibilities depending on assigned work area, including rotating to different positions in the work area at specified intervals. He/she will be responsible for area housekeeping and other duties as assigned by area leader.

Essential Job Functions:
    • Continuously inspect product to ensure highest levels of quality standards
    • Remove all baskets that are not clean and/or are broken and store in designated area
    • Cross train in any skill-equivalent assignments as deemed necessary by the area lead
    • Review pertinent information with the previous and oncoming shifts such as safety/ food safety/mechanical issues, etc.
    • Assist key positions such as Utilities, Operators, Baggers, etc. when possible
    • Clean equipment
    • Remove trash as necessary
    • Maintain a safe, neat, and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good House Keeping Practices (GHP’s)
    • Communicate effectively and foster a positive working relationship with all co-workers
    • Follow all JSA guidelines
    • Adhere to plant policies/procedures, safety rules, GMP’s, and Food Safety Policies and Practices
    • Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Area Specific Functions:
Dry
    • Ensure product flow from the product feed conveyor through the slicers
    • Monitor slicer infeed and exit to prevent jam-ups
    • Pack finished product into cases in accordance with specifications
    • Place cartons on the superior and document lot codes for each variety
    • Remove bags that don’t meet specification from infeed conveyor

Moulder, All 3 Lines
    • Set panning to assure the dough piece seam is on the bottom and monitor
    • Take dough weights and enter into CornerStone system
    • Fill all flour hoppers and monitor usage
    • Place pans as necessary for gaps

Packaging, All 3 Lines
    • Straighten product prior to the slicer
    • Monitor slicer infeed to prevent jam-ups
    • Remove thrift and/or damaged product from the line
    • Rack off product as required
    • Pack product into baskets in accordance with specifications
    • Inspector

Processing
    • Sort raisins
    • Relieve Platform Assistant
    • Micros
    • Minors

Job Specifications:
    • Education - high school diploma or equivalent
    • Experience – prior food-related experience preferred
    • Other Skills – ability to read, write & understand English

Equipment Used:
    • All - Personal Protective Equipment (JSA’s) Dry - Superior
    • All - Housekeeping equipment Dry & Processing – Pallet jack
    • All - Conveyors Processing - Raisin table
    • All - Baskets/dollies Processing - Utility knife

Critical Demands of the Job:
Rarely 1 - 5% (4.5 min. – 25 min)
Occasionally 6 – 33 % (27 min. – 2 hrs.45 min)
Frequently 34 – 66 % (3 hrs. – 5 hrs.)
Continuously 67 – 100 % (5 hrs. – 7.5 hrs.)
    • Standing and walking – Continuously
    • Turning body side-to-side – Continuously
    • Lifting product weight of 2lbs. – 30lbs. – Occasionally
    • Grasp/handle – Continuously
    • Reach away from body – Frequently
    • Reach above shoulder level – Rarely
    • Crouching – Rarely
    • Push/pull force – Rarely
    • Assume awkward position during daily routine – Rarely
    • Forward bending – Occasionally
    • Visualize – Continuously

Work Conditions:
    • 8-12 Hour shift. Will receive two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute meal period. Overtime and weekend work is required.
    • Environment – Noise levels will be minimal to moderate, and temperature will be controlled. Lighting is sufficient. There is a possibility of slippery footing and dust from dry ingredients.