Logistics Supervisor-3rd shift

ApplicantPool; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Foods in North Carolina is hiring a Production Worker to safely and efficiently process sweet potatoes for shipment, with strong attention to food safety, quality, and workplace safety.

You will operate production and packaging equipment after training, monitor product quality, and follow schedules in a fast-paced food production environment, contributing to overall productivity and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach for extended periods.
• Willingness to follow all safety and food-handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sort, inspect, wash, grade, trim, peel, cut or process sweet potatoes per production requirements.
• Operate production and packaging equipment safely after training.
• Monitor quality, size, appearance, cleanliness and packaging.
• Load and unload product, boxes, containers or materials as directed.
• Package and label finished products accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area during the shift.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, quality control and safety procedures.
• Follow production schedules and meet productivity and quality standards.
• Remove damaged or defective product.
• Assist with equipment cleaning and sanitation per procedures.
• Report equipment problems, product-quality concerns, safety hazards to supervisor.
• Use required PPE properly.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Instruction following

Stamina

Safety procedures

Food handling

Job description

Job Title: Production Worker Department: Production/Processing Reports To: Production Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time

Cardinal Foods a domestic Marketer, Manufacturer and Distributor of traditional, specialty and value-added fruit and vegetable ingredients. These products are currently manufactured in North Carolina with a short-term eye on growth in the southeast and then to other concentrated growing areas nationally. CF may also be engaging in other complimentary business ventures as the opportunities arise in the future.

Job Summary

The Production Worker is responsible for safely and efficiently performing a variety of tasks involved in the processing, packaging, and preparation of sweet potatoes for shipment. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced food production environment, and a strong commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sort, inspect, wash, grade, trim, peel, cut, or otherwise process sweet potatoes according to production requirements.
• Operate production and packaging equipment safely and efficiently after receiving appropriate training.
• Monitor products for quality, size, appearance, cleanliness, and proper packaging.
• Load and unload product, boxes, containers, or materials as directed.
• Package and label finished products accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, quality control, and workplace safety procedures.
• Follow production schedules and meet established productivity and quality standards.
• Remove damaged, defective, or improperly processed product.
• Assist with equipment cleaning and sanitation according to company procedures.
• Report equipment problems, product-quality concerns, safety hazards, or other issues to a supervisor.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous food processing, manufacturing, agricultural, or production experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required for the position.
• Willingness to follow all company safety and food-handling procedures.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a food processing/production facility.
• Employees may be exposed to wet, cold, warm, or humid conditions depending on the processing area.
• Work may involve standing for extended periods and performing repetitive movements.
• The position may require working around moving machinery, conveyors, forklifts, water, cleaning chemicals, and food-processing equipment.
• Appropriate PPE and safety training will be provided as required.

Schedule

Production schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and seasonal or peak-production hours depending on business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, and use hands.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials within the requirements of the position.
• Ability to work safely around production equipment and follow established safety procedures.