Production Associate

Garden Fresh Foods; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Woodinville is seeking a production associate for its potato line. The ideal candidate will engage in sorting, hanging, and packing while ensuring high food safety standards. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, examining food quality, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift 20 lbs. Applications are accepted in person on selected weekdays.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for 8+ hours and lift 20 lbs.
• Experience in a production environment preferred.
• Safety-minded with knowledge of PPE.

Responsibilities

• Set up pre-line attachments for raw food product.
• Examine food quality and dispose if necessary.
• Chop, slice, peel, and core raw food products.
• Clean prep-line conveyors and maintain safety standards.
• Coordinate with Supervisors on quality control.

Skills

Hand dexterity

Food safety standards awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Seeking a production associate to work on our potato line, hanging 20-pound bags of potatoes.

Applications accepted in person - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am - 12 pm near employee entrance door under canopy. Garden Fresh Foods, 14316 203rd Street, Woodinville, WA 98072

Summary

Sorting, hanging and packing through the means of quality control to achieve a high standard of food safety for our customers.

Shift

3-4 days a week, 8-10 hour shifts starting at 6am on weekdays. Weekends OFF!

Work Environment

The physical environment requires a Production I employee to work in a cook room environment, temperatures average 70-80 degrees. The individual will occasionally act as a backup in a refrigerated 36-38 degree area on days the cook room is not operating. Conditions may also include wet floors and equipment. Personal Protective Equipment is required in this facility. Employee must be aware of surroundings and be safety-minded.

Physical Requirements

Standing 8+ hours; walking; bending; reaching overhead and out in front; lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs; hand dexterity in handling both small and large objects. Ability to push and pull racks as needed. Work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up pre-line attachments to conveyor and prepare for incoming raw food product.
• Visually examine and determine food quality to be disposed or salvaged.
• Chop, slice, peel, and core raw food product to then be processed.
• Clean entire prep-line conveyors and attachments before and after each new raw food product.
• Coordinate with Supervisors on quality control.
• Communicate with other prep-line associates on the intake quantity and quality.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace to ensure efficient workflow.
• Acknowledge food safety standards and general cleanliness of handling product.
• Can package, seal, and box prep product with minimal assistance.
• Be competent in all Production I training items in one plant.

SQF & HARPC Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of Food Safety and Product Quality through the cleaning of the facility.
• Prevent cross-contamination through proper cleaning and sanitation of all conveyors and prep-line attachments.

Applications accepted in person - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am -12 pm near employee entrance door under canopy. Garden Fresh Foods, 14316 203rd Street, Woodinville, WA 98072