Seasonal General Production - AM Shift (4AM-4PM)

We are hiring seasonal employees to support our general production needs.
Rate of Pay: $20/hour
Shift: 4AM - 4PM (12-Hour Shift)
Start ASAP - end date December 31, 2026

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.