Pressing Operator — 3rd Shift, Berry Processing

Lassonde Industries Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance through Local Union

Union benefits

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. in Seabrook, NJ is seeking a Pressing Operator for the 3rd shift. You will manage pressing operations, berry handling, filtration, and sanitation across the pressroom, with duties rotating to maintain skills.

The role involves tasting small product samples and ensuring strict GMP and food safety compliance. The starting hourly rate is $22.75/hr with a $0.45/hr shift differential for the 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Work in a safe manner following all PPE requirements.
• Complete and maintain Lassonde Pappas Forklift Certification.
• Certified in the proper and safe handling of chemicals.
• Possess a good understanding of the berry pressing schedule.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed oriented and can multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Scan ingredients and finished product.
• Properly pull berries according to the berry dump list for chopping.
• Run all areas of the pressroom.
• Understand and properly operate all pressing controls.
• Make all piping changes and hook-ups for the silo room.
• Properly perform complete sanitation of the entire pressing area.
• Operate the pressroom computer system.
• Package Press cake.
• Update silo screen for Batchers to pull oldest to newest product in order.
• Sample SS Cran for QA Testing.
• Perform analytics on product pressed.
• Properly handle and break down empty bins and move them to the proper locations.
• Maintain awareness of all safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Adhere to GMPs and housekeeping standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to and promote a culture of food safety and quality by understanding your roles and responsibilities in all food safety and quality related tasks.
• This role will be required to taste test products as needed, up to a couple of ounces per test.
• Perform all tasks with a Safety/Food Safety first mindset

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift Certification

Chemical handling knowledge

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. in Seabrook, NJ is seeking a Pressing Operator for the 3rd shift. You will manage pressing operations, berry handling, filtration, and sanitation across the pressroom, with duties rotating to maintain skills.

The role involves tasting small product samples and ensuring strict GMP and food safety compliance. The starting hourly rate is $22.75/hr with a $0.45/hr shift differential for the 3rd shift.