Peeler Operator

Peterson Farms Inc; Hart (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Farms Inc. in Hart, MI is seeking a Production Manual Labor team member to support our facility’s production lines and GMP/compliant food safety practices.

This role requires reliability, readiness to learn, and the ability to handle physical tasks in a fast-paced setting. The position involves operating and maintaining equipment, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with supervisors and technicians to meet daily production targets.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret and follow written instructions.
• Adhere to quality standards and GMP rules.
• Forklift license must be obtained and kept current.
• Team player willing to work in a busy production environment.
• Lift and move up to 80 pounds regularly.
• Comfortable using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure apples in the flume are consistent with production and quality requirements.
• Monitor and clean machines, belts, flumes, tanks and floors daily.
• Assist other personnel and operators within Room 2.
• Monitor carousel and adjust peelers accordingly.
• Maintain UV systems, pump speeds, Tsunami levels within the specifications of the apple variety being used.
• Complete appropriate daily paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Works within and maintains specified quality standards to ensure a quality product is shipped to all customers. Makes appropriate notifications when quality standards are out of specification to ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Communicates with various levels of the organization (supervisors, quality technicians, quality managers) to ensure a quality product is being produced in the most efficient, safe manner.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing various housekeeping duties, including following GMP and Plant rules.
• Report all maintenance issues to ensure safety and quality.
• May be involved in continuous improvement efforts.
• Meets daily production requirements.

Skills

Read & follow instructions

Quality standards

GMP & Food Safety

Forklift license

Team player

Lift up to 80 lbs

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Production Manual Labor Hart, MI, Hart, MI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1125

Salary Range: $17.00 Hourly Onwards

$2 second shift premium

Maintain adequate flow of apple through the UV systems; know how to operate equipment and pumps within the room. Do changeovers within the guidelines of our quality standard. Ensure that Tsunami levels within the quality guidelines set by the quality department for specific varieties of commodities. Report any issues to Supervisors.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Ensure apples in the flume are consistent with production and quality requirements.
• Monitor and clean machines, belts, flumes, tanks and floors daily.
• Assist other personnel and operators within Room 2.
• Monitor carousel and adjust peelers accordingly.
• Maintain UV systems, pump speeds, Tsunami levels within the specifications of the apple variety being used.
• Complete appropriate daily paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Works within and maintains specified quality standards to ensure a quality product is shipped to all customers. Makes appropriate notifications when quality
  standards are out of specification to ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Communicates with various levels of the organization (supervisors, quality technicians, quality managers) to ensure a quality product is being produced in the most efficient, safe manner.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing various housekeeping duties, including following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Plant rules.
• Report all maintenance issues to ensure safety and quality.
• May be involved in continuous improvement efforts.
• Meets daily production requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Work Experience

• One year manufacturing experience desirable

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions.
• Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
• Required to obtain and maintain valid fork lift license.
• Ability to work as contributing member within the team.
• Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to operate a personal computer (keyboard/mouse).