Seasonal General Production (AM Shift)

We are hiring seasonal employees to support our general production needs. These will be 8-12 hour shifts.

Rate of Pay: $20/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.

Rate of Pay: $20.00