Production/Value Added Technician

Castellini; Wilder (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company located in Wilder, KY is seeking a Production/Value Added Technician. This role includes repacking products, sorting, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates must work efficiently in a team, capable of lifting up to 60 lbs, and pass drug tests. The position requires adherence to safety and quality guidelines to ensure customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read written instructions and understand verbal commands.
• Capable of lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Must pass drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a sense of urgency to complete work efficiently.
• Repack and perform quality checks on products.
• Sort products by size, color, and defects.

Skills

Teamwork

Product sorting

Quality checks

Job description

Position: Production/Value Added Technician

Location: Wilder, KY

Job Summary

This employee works in any of the value-add positions including sorting, repack, organic, bagging, and tomato line, adding customer value to the product.

Essential Job Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Exhibit a sense of urgency to complete work in an efficient manner.
• Repack full cases of product into smaller/larger case sizes while performing quality checks on the product to assure customers satisfaction.
• Sort and perform quality checks on products to be repacked into boxes or into bags.
• Load product onto the production line and stack off cases.
• Palletize finished units of product onto a skid.
• Perform tomato culling if applicable.
• Track and record data.
• Qualify to and drive a fork truck or pallet jack if required.
• Clean workstation, bagging area, and perform general cleanup as required.
• Receive training as assigned.
• Work together as a team and perform job duties to customer specifications.
• Miscellaneous other duties as assigned.
• Follow Customer Specifications to provide product Quality “Do it Right the First Time on Time.”
• Follow all food safety, personnel safety, and quality assurance guidelines. No accidents, no recalls.
• Follow Company Plant Rules and Policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Capable of lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Able to Read, Understand Instructions from Customer Specifications.
• Able to see colors and sort products by size, color, defects, labels, etc.
• Willing to work together in a Team Environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read written instructions and understand verbal commands.
• Must pass Drug Screen, JPA, and Background Check.
• Must work together in a Team Environment.

Note: This position description is not designed or intended to provide a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required to perform effectively in this role. The specific content and requirements of this position may change or vary from time to time with or without notice.

Note: Castellini Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.