General Labor/Combo - Night Shift

Fresh Express; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 24,003 - 34,186; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in California is seeking General Laborers for salad production. Responsibilities include cleaning areas, prepping raw materials, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and work in cold temperatures. The position offers a salary of $21.12 per hour and requires teamwork and multitasking skills. Applicants should be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must pass physical strength test.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, walk, twist and squat for the entirety of the shift.
• Must be able to work in a cold atmosphere (32-38 Degrees Fahrenheit).

Responsibilities

• Cleans designated areas including sweeping and trash removal.
• Sorts out and preps raw material like radish and snap peas.
• Palletizes when automated palletizers are out of order.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds

Team player

Ability to follow safety guidelines

Multitasking

Job description

Job Types

GENERAL LABOR COMBO - Salad Production

Responsibilities

• Cleans designated areas to include sweeping and trash removal.
• Pushes product-filled bins and stages materials.
• Places product onto conveyer belt
• Sorts out and preps raw material (e.g., radish, snap peas, and snow peas)
• Covers breaks and lunches for Dryer Operators and General Laborers.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assembles cardboard boxes when case erector is out of order.
• Covers breaks and lunches for Case Erectors and Packers.
• Distributes condiments.
• Palletizes when automated palletizers are out of order.
• Wraps pallets when automated stretch wrapper is out of order.
• Distributes film and stages materials.
• Re-work: Disposes of bags/bowls/boxes/clams/trays with leakage, Julian date, nitrogen/oxygen, and/or SKU discrepancy issues. The salvaged product is then sorted, distributed into bins, and dumped onto incline conveyer belt for reuse.
• Cleans cooling shaker when a product changeover is required.
• Cleans shaker room at the end of shift.

ASL (Automated Salad Line)

• Covers breaks and lunches for Case Erectors, Dryer Operators, Bin Dumpers, and Packers.
• Re-work: Disposes of bags/bowls/boxes/clams/trays with leakage, Julian date, nitrogen/oxygen, and/or SKU discrepancy issues. The salvaged product is then sorted, distributed into bins, and dumped onto incline conveyer belt for reuse.
• Assists with palletizing (e.g., taper responsibilities).
• Inspects trans-slice blades.
• Refills water tanks.
• Sanitizes, cleans, and blows debris off the floor.
• Operates bin dumper.
• When Eriez machine (carrot and cabbage blender) is down, manually mixes in cabbage and carrots.
• When line is down, dumps product manually.
• Ensures cases flow smoothly and contain the correct amount of product.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds on a continuous basis and have repetitive hand and eye movement ability.
• Must pass physical strength test.
• Must be able to stand, bend, reach, walk, twist and squat for the entirety of the shift.
• Must be able to work in a cold atmosphere (32-38 Degrees Fahrenheit).
• Must be able to work around wet surfaces and moderate to high noise levels.
• Team player and ability to multitask on a daily basis.
• Ability to follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work in all areas and environments within the plant.
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Salary: $21.12 per hour