Production Worker 3

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 vegetables
• Requires 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 daily
• Working in a damp environment 8-12 hours daily

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 follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under immediate supervision
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a repeated basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry        
• Advanced knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under moderate to limited supervision.

Salary : $16