TMC Freezer Prod

South Mill Champs•Cambridge, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mushroom Company is seeking a dependable Freezer Production Operator to support daily production and cold-storage operations. The role performs equipment startup, operation, defrost, sanitation, and shutdown procedures while monitoring production to ensure product quality and food safety. The employee handles, weighs, and processes mushroom products in a refrigerated environment and supports the Cold Storage Production Supervisor as needed. The position is based in Cambridge, Maryland, in the Operations department. It is full-time and reports to the Cold Storage Production Supervisor. The schedule is six days per week, with extended hours possibly required. Pay is based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least one year of production experience preferred.
Familiarity with production equipment.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to accurately read and understand words and numbers.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and managers.
Ability to understand work instructions and safety information in English.
Strong attention to detail.
Professional and positive attitude.
Willingness to work six days per week and extended hours when needed.
Ability to work throughout the shift in temperatures ranging from approximately 30°F to 34°F.
Ability to lift and carry 10–20 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to bend, balance, stoop, or crouch as needed.
Ability to see with or without corrective lenses.
Ability to work safely around forklifts, pallet jacks, slicers, and other production equipment.
Ability to work in areas with varying temperatures, noise levels, and weather conditions.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
Ability to think, evaluate, make decisions, and accurately report production information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in packing, warehouse, cold-storage, or transportation operations.
Forklift and electric pallet jack certification.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, defrost, and shut down equipment on the mushroom production line.
Monitor equipment and the production process to ensure proper operation.
Weigh and dump mushrooms onto the production line.
Move products from the cooler to designated production areas.
Add and test chemicals according to established procedures.
Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
Complete required equipment, production, and food-safety checks.
Accurately complete processing forms and enter production information into the computer.
Operate a forklift and electric pallet jack when authorized.
Assist with positioning or parking trucks when trained and authorized.
Support the Cold Storage Production Supervisor as needed.
Follow all safety, food-safety, quality, and sanitation procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.