Heavy Labor Line Worker - AZ

Classic Salads; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Classic Salads in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Heavy Labor Line Worker to join our production team. This role performs manual, heavy lifting and operates packing line processes to support high-quality food production.

You will follow GMP policies, wear PPE, and rotate through positions on the packing line, ensuring accuracy and safety in a cold environment.

The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to work overtime, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow simple instructions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMP and food safety policies.
• Complete standard production procedures.
• Use proper lifting and boxing techniques.
• Report deficiencies to management.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Move products and materials manually.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow FIFO when applicable.

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