Seasonal General Labor Worker

Pacific Coast Producers•Salem, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers is seeking General Labor Workers for its on-site production facility in Salem, Oregon. The facility produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products and employs between 70 and 100 people. This seasonal position performs production labor tasks across multiple areas or departments under the direct supervision of production supervisors and management. The role pays $17.44 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, although hours may vary. Employees may have opportunities for advancement based on demonstrated abilities and achievements. The position supports production operations by monitoring output and supplies, moving inventory, maintaining warehouse organization, tracking packaging needs and production records, and generating product labels using the company’s computerized inventory system. Employees must follow safety and food-safety requirements, wear appropriate protective equipment, and maintain a clean, organized, hazard-free work area. Duties may rotate or change as assigned. The role involves frequent physical activity and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. Work takes place in a food-processing environment with possible exposure to temperature extremes, dampness, humidity, fumes, high noise levels, rotating machinery, and crowded areas. Overtime, swing shifts, or weekend work may be required as needed. This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Be physically capable of performing all job duties, including frequent heavy lifting.
Demonstrate good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills for intricate machinery.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and safety rules.
Read, write, and comprehend instructions related to operations and safety.
Have intermediate computer skills.
Be able to multitask and organize workload while maintaining accurate records.
Be able to work overtime, swing shift, or weekends as needed.
Possess and maintain a good attendance record.

Responsibilities

Monitor production output to keep supplies at needed operational levels.
Move inventory safely and productively between the bottling backside and warehouses.
Maintain supply warehouse integrity and store barrels in an orderly manner.
Monitor and report packaging supplies needed to keep bottling operations running.
Inform the Backside Lead and Supervisor daily of packaging needs so production supplies can be scheduled with adequate lead time.
Complete and submit daily verification of cases produced and warehoused.
Generate product labels using the company computerized inventory system.
Maintain green sheets by verifying lot codes and product quantities.
Assist the front side LTO as needed.
Enforce safety rules and wear proper personal protective equipment wherever needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
Rotate duties as assigned with the second bottling lift truck operator.
Perform other duties assigned by the Production Manager, Supervisor, or Crew Leader.
Perform job duties in a manner that upholds facility and product safety and quality.
Report food-safety issues or concerns to a Production Manager, Plant Manager, or QA Management.