Seasonal - Food Processing Packaging Associate

Charlie's Produce•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Processing Packaging Associate prepares, assembles, and packages ready-to-eat items at CP Fresh’s on-site processing facility. The role works in a fast-paced, team-based environment and is responsible for meeting standards for product quality, sanitation, and food safety. The schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or until work is done, six days per week, with weekends mandatory. The seasonal position runs from November 9 through December 13. Compensation is $25 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to multitask and work independently on assigned tasks.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Allergen knowledge.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of vegetables and produce.
Prior production, warehouse, or food-processing experience.
Reliable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to complete paperwork.
Knowledge of scales.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work in wet and cold conditions.

Responsibilities

Assemble salad kits, salsas, and fresh-cut produce items according to production specifications.
Inspect products for freshness, color, shape, temperature, size, and compliance with company standards.
Operate line equipment safely, including scales, conveyors, labelers, thermometers, can openers, and heat sealers, as trained.
Keep the workstation clean and organized, following food safety and sanitation procedures (GMPS).
Report product quality concerns, such as spoilage, moisture, or foreign materials, to a lead or QA.
Rotate products so older product is used first and ensure everything is labeled.
Assist with prepping, decanting product and packaging, sorting, and reworking products as needed.
Count and weigh ingredients accurately, compare them with recipes, and notify a supervisor of discrepancies.
Complete production runs safely and efficiently so orders are ready for trucks on schedule.
Report suspicious activity and unsafe or broken equipment.
Run orders using allergen controls to prevent contamination and store products properly.
Follow instructions, ask questions when needed, and return assigned equipment at the end of the shift.
Keep up with an assigned position on a moving conveyor to maintain production flow.
Complete required production paperwork.
Assist in training new associates.
Adapt to changes and additional assigned tasks and duties.
Help in other production areas and cross-train as needed.
Memorize weights, production runs, allergens, and finished-item names.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.