Food Processing General Labor

Tasks

• Use tools as designated by management to prepare product or production tasks.
• Tend to assembly lines, performing tasks as needed to support the process flow.
• Grading and inspecting
• Packing products as directed by management.
• Prepare product for packing and freezing.
• May perform other tasks as determined by the production supervisor if trained or qualified to perform.

Skills and Abilities

• Active listening –Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking- Talking to others in a professional and courteous manner to convey information effectively.
• The ability to operate hand and automatic tools safely and possess good physical dexterity.
• The ability to work with and safely use sharp instruments (knives and scissors).
• The ability to see details at close range.
• The ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using both hands.
• The ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• The ability to work in hot, cold and or wet environments.
• The ability to repetitively lift 10-50 lbs.
• Able to work hours required with a set start time; working until the process is complete (no set end time).

Work Activities

• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things.
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as hairnet, beard net, gloves, cut gloves, smocks, aprons, boots and ear protection.