Production Worker 1

PJK FOOD SERVICE LLC; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PJK FOOD SERVICE LLC is seeking a Pre-Cut Worker to support our produce processing team. This role focuses on cleaning, preparing, and packaging fruits and vegetables per proper methods, while maintaining sanitation through the workflow.

Responsibilities include selecting correct products for orders, using scales for pricing, and ensuring product quality in a damp 38-degree environment for long shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years in the food preparation/food processing field preferably in the produce industry.
• Knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a repeated basis.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all orders by selecting the proper product to be processed either custom by hand or by machine.
• Ensures proper sanitation methods are used from raw to ready-to-eat.
• Places all orders into the specially designated packaging materials.
• Uses scales and identifies proper tare weights for pricing on products.
• Ensures quality of all products processed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scales

Job description

Job Purpose/Objective:Pre-Cut Workers are the front line to all customer orders based on custom cuts of large bulk produce. Pre-Cut Workers are responsible for cleaning, preparing, and packaging fruits and vegetables according to proper preparation methods. The Pre-Cut Worker is also responsible for standard food service work including proper sanitation duties within the Pre-Cut Department.Essential Job Functions:Prepare all orders by selecting the proper product to be processed either custom by hand or by machine.Ensures proper sanitation methods are used from raw to ready-to-eat.Places all orders into the specially designated packaging materials.Uses scales and identifies proper tare weights for pricing on products.Ensures quality of all products processed.Working Conditions/Job Environment:Degree of physical demands usually associated with this position are:Requires repeated stooping and bending.Frequent lifting and carrying of boxed/bagged fruits and vegetablesRequires continuous standing for extended periods of time.Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) are usually associated with this position are:Working in a 38-degree (F) processing area for 8-12 hours dailyWorking in a damp environment 8-12 hours dailyQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent2 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industryKnowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation fieldAbility to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under immediate supervisionAbility to lift up to 25 lbs. on a repeated basisPreferred Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent2-4 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industryAdvanced knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation fieldAbility to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under moderate to limited supervision.