Production Utility Worker

Maglio Produce; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Maglio Produce in Wisconsin is seeking a Utility Worker to support the production room with hands-on tasks, equipment operation, and quality checks. You will pack, weigh, label, and store fruits and vegetables, while maintaining GMPs and food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include setting up machinery, monitoring lines, performing routine maintenance checks, and documenting readings.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for 8 hours consecutively.
• Must be able to adapt to a changing work environment (cold to hot).
• Must be able to work in a wet environment at a fast paced.
• Must have good attendance.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions and respond to management direction.
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what needs to be done in a timely manner even if it is outside of primary responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual/physical labor tasks such as hand packing/stacking, inspection, rework & sort operations as needed.
• Operate a hand or ride on pallet jack to move product within the facility.
• Operate various automated packaging & processing equipment in the production process.
• Set up machinery and ensuring all production materials are readily available for each run.
• Operate and monitor equipment and replenishing materials as needed.
• Visually inspecting production runs.
• Troubleshooting minor line and equipment issues and notifying maintenance if unable to resolve.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned area, perform set-up and changeovers of equipment.
• Wash, peel, cut, prep, and package various fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh and measure produce
• Apply labels to packaging
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Follow company safety and food safety procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Maintain and adhere to GMPs.
• Accurately record and document equipment readings
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Lift up to 50 lbs

Bend/Kneel/Stand 8 hrs

Adapt to changing environment

Wet environment

Attendance

Follow instructions

Strong work ethic

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW

The Utility Worker performs various functions to ensure the smooth running of the production room.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

• Perform manual/physical labor tasks such as hand packing/stacking, inspection, rework & sort operations as needed
• Operate a hand or ride one pallet jack to move product within the facility
• Operating various automated packaging & processing equipment in the production process.
• Setting up machinery and ensuring all production materials are readily available for each run.
• Operating and monitoring equipment and replenishing materials as needed.
• Visually inspecting production runs.
• Troubleshooting minor line and equipment issues and notifying maintenance if unable to resolve.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned area, perform set-up and changeovers of equipment.
• Wash, peel, cut, prep, and package various fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh and measure produce
• Apply labels to packaging
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Follow company safety and food safety procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Maintain and adhere to GMPs.
• Accurately record and document equipment readings
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work with a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for 8 hours consecutively.
• Must be able to adapt to a changing work environment (cold to hot).
• Must be able to work in a wet environment at a fast paced.
• Must have good attendance.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions and respond to management direction.
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what needs to be done in a timely manner even if it is outside of primary responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 -2 years of production experience
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills. Need to be creative, adaptable and able to accurately handle out-of-the-ordinary issues with a sense of urgency.