About this role
Job Purpose/Objective:
- The Pre-Cut Machine Operator is a multifunctional production employee which includes the ability to produce pre-cuts entire machine cut packaging line using proper production methods. The main objective is to produce high volume, excellent quality machines cut fruits and vegetables. The job requires a high level of product knowledge and quality standards with minimal supervision from the Pre-Cut Supervisor or Manager. They are responsible for standard food service work, including proper sanitation duties within the Pre-Cut Department.
Essential Job Functions:
- Produce specialty machine cut products from the Pre-Cut product line.
- Unprocessed product knowledge of each product in the Pre-cut product line.
- Maintain Pre-Cut high-quality standards, cut sizes, consistency, color, and ripeness of the finished product.
- Attention to food safety, sanitation, and operational safety, working with industrial food processing equipment. Cross functional knowledge of daily production operation.
- Be able to work with minimal supervision, ask for and accept supervisors instructions as needed
Working Conditions/Job Environment:
Degree of physical demands usually associated with this position are:
- Requires repeated stooping and bending.
- Frequent lifting and carrying boxed/bagged, and tubs of fruits and vegetables, up to 60 lbs.
- Requires continuous standing for extended periods of time
Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) usually associated with this position are:
- Working in a 38-degree (F) processing area for 8-12 hours.
- Working in a damp environment for 8-12 hours.
Qualifications
- Ability to recognize letters, numbers, and symbols
- 2 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry
- General 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 60lbs 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. Bi-lingual preferred.