Product Dumper 1st Shift

Fresh Express; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in Columbia, SC is seeking a Product Dumper to load and unload raw vegetables for production lines, using automatic dumping systems or manual dumping onto feed conveyors for 8 hours or more per shift.

Responsibilities include counting quantities and time, safe operation, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in cold (32–36°F), loud and wet environment, and ability to work six consecutive days with possible overtime; bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Dumps raw vegetables into production line either with automatic systems or manually
• Responsible for counting and keeping track of both quantities and time of product dumped into the hoppers, dump station or production line.
• Safely operates dumping machines and uses correct lifting techniques
• Mixes by moving arms forward in a "throwing motion" or pushing mixed vegetables into product and mixing it together while bent over.
• Handling product that may have a temperature of 32-36 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Perform other duties (such as basic housekeeping) as assigned.

Job description

The Product Dumper is responsible for loading and unloading raw materials into automatic dumping bins and/or manually dumping product directly onto feed conveyors for the duration of 8 hours or more depending on volume and according to customer specification.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Dumps raw vegetables into production line either with automatic systems or manually
• Responsible for counting and keeping track of both quantities and time of product dumped into the hoppers, dump station or production line.
• Safely operates dumping machines and uses correct lifting techniques
• Mixes by moving arms forward in a "throwing motion" or pushing mixed vegetables into product and mixing it together while bent over.
• Handling product that may have a temperature of 32-36 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Perform other duties (such as basic housekeeping) as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift (8 hours or more)
• Perform repetitive motions throughout shift such as push/pull/lift, bend continuously throughout the shift, lift up to 50 pounds, and be able to climb stairs or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift.
• Work environment can be loud, wet and cold (approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Flexibility to work 6 consecutive days, overtime and weekends if necessary
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Attention to detail
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment
• Team player attitude

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.