Raw Receiving Laborer

Idaho Pacific Holdings; Ririe (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Pacific Corporation is seeking a Raw Receiving Laborer to operate and maintain the Raw Receiving area in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee unloading, tare procedures, and separation of raw potatoes by sugars while ensuring accurate testing and reporting of quality metrics.

The role requires adherence to safety policies, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment with exposure to noise and varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly in English.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Able to perform standard sugar and quality tests on incoming raw potatoes.
• Must closely follow operational instructions with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively with team and management.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete Raw Receiving reports and tare sheets legibly and accurately.
• Oversee unloading of raw product and ensure loads are properly tarred.
• Rotate receiving bays to maximize raw product usage.
• Keep raw product separated by sugar levels; remove foreign materials.
• Ensure sugars are tested for each supplier and samples sent to Lab.
• Verify accuracy of sugar testing by Fry test and reducing sugar levels.
• Assist maintenance by writing work orders for repairs.
• Keep waste pit clean and maintain clean receiving areas.
• Report problems to Raw Receiving Manager and communicate repairs.

Skills

English literacy

Weather resilience

Sugar testing

Instruction following

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Raw Receiving

Summary:

The Raw Receiving Laborer's main responsibility is to operate the Raw Receiving area according to established guidelines. Keep all equipment and raw product maintained in good condition and free from hazards that may affect personnel safety or product quality.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete Raw Receiving reports and Tare Sheets legibly and accurately.
• Oversee the unloading of all raw product, including ensuring all loads are properly and promptly tared.
• Oversee the rotation of receiving bays to always ensure the best use of raw product.
• Keep raw product separated per management direction; sort and maintain a separation of incoming raw potatoes by sugar levels; separate foreign materials, rocks, etc.
• Ensure the sugars are tested for each supplier and recorded accordingly. Ensure samples are taken to the Lab for testing of definite sugar levels.
• On a daily basis, check the accuracy of all sugar testing by comparison of Fry test and reducing sugar levels.
• Check all solids for every supplier a minimum of once a day.
• Assist maintenance personnel in the Raw Receiving area by writing work orders for needed repairs.
• Keep waste pit clean, placing waste in the proper areas in a neat and orderly manner. Clean the fry shack and receiving areas.
• Immediately report problems to the Raw Receiving Manager. Communicate daily on repairs needed or repairs made.
• Inform proper management personnel of problem loads when possible. Reject loads if the Company standards or requirements are not met.
• Use caution around moving parts and equipment.
• Comply with all safety regulations; follow all Company and safety policies.
• Know and follow all Company and regulated good manufacturing practices.
• Completes all other responsibilities as necessary and assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read and write legibly in English.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Able to perform standard dirt, rot, green tare, and specific gravity testing on incoming raw potatoes.
• Must be able to closely follow operational instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Good attention to detail.

Education:

Education must be of such level as to allow for the accurate reading, writing, calculation, and communication of the required materials and instructions to complete the job responsibilities of the Raw Receiving Laborer position.

Physical Requirements:

• Will be required to stand, bend, or move repetitively for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to lift on a regular basis up to 100 pounds without assistance.
• Able to tolerate dust or chemicals.
• Must not be affected by moving equipment and machinery.
• Able to climb vertical ladders.
• Able to use a shovel as needed.
• Bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, climbing, crawling, and crouching as required.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Supervisor Duties:

The Raw Receiving Laborer has no supervisory authority. Will report to the Raw Receiving Manager.

Working Conditions:

Normal plant/manufacturing environment. Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Raw Receiving Laborer must be available all days and all hours. Position is very physical/hands-on. Will be exposed to high levels of noise, low-lit areas, extreme heat or cold, steam, dust, and wet, humid, and slick conditions, and all other environmental factors normally attributed to a manufacturing environment.

Disclaimer:

The purpose of this Job Description is to document the major aspects of this position. This description should not be construed as all-encompassing or as an exhaustive list of the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions necessary for this position. Idaho Pacific reserves the right to make changes and modifications to this description, associated duties, and requirements as necessary.

Idaho Pacific Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer; AA/M/F/Disabled/V.