Heavy Labor Line Worker

Classic Salads; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Classic Salads in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Heavy Labor Line Worker to join the production team. The role performs manual heavy labor to maintain high food quality, operates mixing belts and palletizing tasks, and must report safety or food safety issues.

Responsibilities include following GMP policies, completing standard procedures, lifting and stacking boxes, and keeping a clean, cold-work environment. Forklift certification is required if the role includes forklift duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a similar, fast-paced food production setting preferred.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and work in a team.
• Wear and comply with required PPE and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP policies and procedures.
• Complete Standard Production Procedures as directed.
• Lift and move boxes and product manually; use proper lifting techniques.
• Report deficiencies, injuries or safety concerns to management.
• Operate or cross-train in multiple positions as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; observe forklift safety if certified.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Safety compliance

PPE usage

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF JOB SCOPE

Heavy Labor Line Worker Worker is an employee in the production department. This role is member to our production team and is responsible to perform manual heavy labor needed to process with the highest standards of food quality. The employee is required to notify any issues regarding food safety and general safety awareness.

Positions: Mixing Belt Operator, Palletizer, Mixing Belt Forklift

DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies, including Basic Policies (TRN-0101, TRN-102, TRN-103. TRN-104. TRN-105. TRN-1061.
2. Complete Classic Salads Standard Production Procedures
3. Use proper lifting and folding boxes techniques
4. Report all deficiencies to management.
5. Work overtime and weekends and holidays if necessary.
6. Move product and/or materials manually as required
7. Report all injuries and incidents big or small.
8. Demonstrate attention to detail
9. Report any foreign objects while performing duties to immediate supervisor.
10. Communicate with management and/or other employees
11. Be conscious to reduce material spoilage.
12. Able to work in a cold wet environment 34-36 °F
13. Work/cross-train in other areas
14. Fold boxes continuously 1 lb to 3 lbs
15. Lift bags continuously 2 oz to 4 Lbs
16. Stack and lift boxes continuously 3 Lbs to 4 Lbs 5-6 boxes high
17. Keep work area clean
18. Rotate through all positions in the packing line
19. Lift finished product boxes continuously 3 lbs to 15 lbs
20. Stay in assigned work area
21. Ability to operate a manual pallet jack
22. Stack and Lift raw and finished product containers/boxes 10-50 lbs continuously
23. Team lift garbage cans 10-70 lbs occasionally
24. Lift empty pallets 45-85 Lbs continuously
25. Sort and stack empty totes by color and size.
26. Wrap and palletize finished product
27. Mark cartons and label according to instructions
28. Communicate with data entry employees and machine operators
29. Follow directions regarding product mixes and recipes
30. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip-resistant shoes, wet/rain suit, apron, etc.
31. Be aware of surroundings due to forklift traffic
32. If employee is authorized to drive a forklift by management, employee has to be certified by Classic Salads
33. With previous management authorization employee has to complete a daily forklift inspection report
34. With previous management authorization retrieve product from raw room using FIFO (first in first out) to keep appropriate product rotation.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience of work in a similar environment preferred. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work with fast-changing priorities and keep up with workflow. Work in a team effort environment. Able to follow simple instructions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM THE JOB CONSTANTLY FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS

WALKING, STANDING, BENDING NECK, BENDING WAIST, SQUATTING, CLIMBING, TWISTING NECK, TWISTING WAIST, BOTH HANDS USE (SIMPLE GRASPING, POWER GRASPING, FINE MANIPULATION, PUSHING AND PULLING, REACHING BELOW AND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL)

DAILY LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS

2 OZ -25 LBS 7 FEET HIGH, 20 FEET IN DISTANCE

DESCRIBE THE HEAVIEST ITEM REQUIRED TO CARRY AND THE DISTANCE TO BE CARRIED:

TEAM LIFT AND CARRY 50-75 LBS GARBAGE CAN 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY