OperatorPackaging

Cedar's Foods; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar's Foods, located in Haverhill, MA, is seeking a dedicated production team member to manage the operation of filling and sterilizing equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with food safety standards, assist in maintaining production materials, and perform preventive maintenance on machinery.

Applicants should be team players with food manufacturing experience preferred, capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and working in refrigerated conditions. Opportunities for growth within a dynamic production environment await.

Qualifications

• Able to work in refrigerated environments (38-42 degrees).
• Flexible team player who can comprehend verbal or written instructions.
• Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operation of filling, processing, sterilizing equipment safely.
• React and take corrective action for deviations from production norms.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment compliant with GMP guidelines.

Skills

Food Manufacturing experience preferred

Ability to lift 20-50 pounds

Good communication skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Perform basic math skills

Job description

• Operation of filling, processing, sterilizing equipment safely
• Utilize computerized touchscreens with accuracy
• React and take corrective action for deviations from normal production conditions in accordance with SOPs
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of inventories and other required documentation
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on production equipment
• Responsible for maintaining and replenishing production materials
• Complete general housekeeping and sanitation tasks. Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment
• Comply with all GMP and PPE guidelines and policies
• Ensure that the highest level of food safety is achieved
• Deliver product samples to Quality Control department
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Physical Requirements

• Able to work within time constraints and quickly adapt to changing priorities according to business needs
• Food Manufacturing experience preferred
• Able to lift 20-50 pounds, walk, stand, bend, lift, carry, reach, twist throughout shift safely
• Able to work in refrigerated environment 38-42 degrees
• Perform basic math skills with accuracy
• Be a responsible, cooperative, flexible team player with good communication skills
• Able to comprehend verbal or written instructions

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to perform various physical activities such as heavy lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 lbs, ascend and descend full staircase
• Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Work and communicate in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise
• Able to twist, bend, reach
• Vision abilities include: close, distant, and color vision
• Able to adjust to changing demands and environments quickly
• Employee will be exposed to variable air temperatures, high locations, vibration

Cedar’s Foods is an Equal Opportunity employer, M/F/Veteran/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.