Food Processor

Position Summary:

Repacks and / or physically transforms fruits and vegetables based on pre-determined specifications and following HACCP norms as well as Production Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to work in a cold temp room (36-38 *F at all times).
• Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms using a variety of production tools.(e.g knife, peeler, baller etc.).
• Direct contact with raw onions for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours).
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs., will be lifting boxes, buckets and/or bags etc.
• Some bending and stooping.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Tier 1:

• Must always follow Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and Safety Quality Foods norms and regulations throughout the entire production process.
• Wash, peel and / or cut vegetables and / or fruits
• Scaling vegetables and / or fruits before packing them in bags, trays and / or containers.
• Wash, peel, cut and/or snips onions in the Onion Room.
• Clean work areas, tables, equipment and utensils after usage.
• Inform Crew Leader and / or Prod Supervisor of any Maintenance, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) issues.
• Overtime is mandatory when required, based on the daily production program.

Tier 2:            

• Use production machinery (e.g. tomato slicer, pack line sealer, fruit peeler and/or Ilapak) to dice, slice, length cut and pack finish goods.
• Set up machinery, operate, monitor and clean.
• Read and follow the on screen operating menu/instructions.

Education: High School or equivalent. Tier 2 requires basic knowledge of the English language, reading and understanding.

Experience: No experience necessary, training provided.