Job Description
Entry-level operations position supporting general production needs for 8‑12 hour shifts. Responsibilities include rotating to different positions, maintaining area housekeeping, and performing duties assigned by the area leader.
Essential Job Functions
- Continuously inspect product to ensure highest levels of quality standards
- Remove all baskets that are not clean or are broken and store in designated area
- Cross‑train in skill‑equivalent assignments as deemed necessary by the area lead
- Review pertinent information with previous and on‑coming shifts such as safety, food safety, and mechanical issues
- Assist key positions (Utilities, Operators, Baggers, etc.) when possible
- Clean equipment
- Remove trash as necessary
- Maintain a safe, neat, and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Housekeeping Practices (GHP’s)
- Communicate effectively and foster a positive working relationship with all co‑workers
- Follow all JSA guidelines
- Adhere to plant policies/procedures, safety rules, GMP’s, and Food Safety Policies and Practices
- Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
Area Specific Functions
Dry
- Ensure product flow from the product feed conveyor through the slicers
- Monitor slicer infeed and exit to prevent jam‑ups
- Pack finished product into cases in accordance with specifications
- Place cartons on the superior and document lot codes for each variety
- Remove bags that don’t meet specification from infeed conveyor
Moulder, All 3 Lines
- Set panning to assure the dough piece seam is on the bottom and monitor
- Take dough weights and enter into CornerStone system
- Fill all flour hoppers and monitor usage
- Place pans as necessary for gaps
Packaging, All 3 Lines
- Straighten product prior to the slicer
- Monitor slicer infeed to prevent jam‑ups
- Remove thrift and/or damaged product from the line
- Rack off product as required
- Pack product into baskets in accordance with specifications
- Inspector
Processing
- Sort raisins
- Relieve Platform Assistant
- Micros
- Minors
Job Specifications
- Education - high school diploma or equivalent
- Experience – prior food‑related experience preferred
- Other Skills – ability to read, write & understand English
Equipment Used
- All - Personal Protective Equipment (JSA’s)
- All - Housekeeping equipment
- All - Conveyors
- All - Baskets/dollies
- Dry - Superior
- Dry & Processing – Pallet jack
- Processing - Raisin table
- Processing - Utility knife
Critical Demands Of The Job
- Rarely 1 – 5% (4.5 min. – 25 min)
- Occasionally 6 – 33 % (27 min. – 2 hrs.45 min)
- Frequently 34 – 66 % (3 hrs. – 5 hrs.)
- Continuously 67 – 100 % (5 hrs. – 7.5 hrs.)
- Standing and walking – Continuously
- Turning body side‑to‑side – Continuously
- Lifting product weight of 2lbs – 30lbs – Occasionally
- Grasp/handle – Continuously
- Reach away from body – Frequently
- Reach above shoulder level – Rarely
- Crouching – Rarely
- Push/pull force – Rarely
- Assume awkward position during daily routine – Rarely
- Forward bending – Occasionally
- Visualize – Continuously
Work Conditions
- 8‑12 Hour shift. Will receive two 15‑minute breaks and one 30‑minute meal period. Overtime and weekend work is required.
- Environment – Noise levels will be minimal to moderate, and temperature will be controlled. Lighting is sufficient. Possibility of slippery footing and dust from dry ingredients.
Pay & Benefits
Rate of Pay: $20/hour for 8‑12 hour shifts. Overtime and weekend work is required. Two 15‑minute breaks and one 30‑minute meal period. Health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits begin on the first day of employment.
EEO Statement
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.