About this role
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
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.