Heavy Labor Line Worker

Classic Salads•Yuma, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Labor Line Worker is an employee in the production department and a member of the production team. This role is responsible for performing manual heavy labor needed to process products with the highest standards of food quality. The employee is required to notify management of any issues regarding food safety and general safety awareness. Positions include Mixing Belt Operator, Palletizer, and Mixing Belt Forklift Operator.

Requirements

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with fast-changing priorities and keep up with workflow.
Work in a team effort environment.
Able to follow simple instructions.
CONSTANTLY FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS: WALKING, STANDING, BENDING NECK, BENDING WAIST, SQUATTING, CLIMBING, TWISTING NECK, TWISTING WAIST, BOTH HANDS USE (SIMPLE GRASPING, POWER GRASPING, FINE MANIPULATION, PUSHING AND PULLING, REACHING BELOW AND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL).
DAILY LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS: 2 OZ -25 LBS 7 FEET HIGH, 20 FEET IN DISTANCE.
TEAM LIFT AND CARRY 50-75 LBS GARBAGE CAN 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience of work in a similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies.
Complete Classic Salads Standard Production Procedures.
Use proper lifting and folding boxes techniques.
Report all deficiencies to management.
Work overtime and weekends and holidays if necessary.
Move product and/or materials manually as required.
Report all injuries and incidents.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Report any foreign objects while performing duties to immediate supervisor.
Communicate with management and/or other employees.
Be conscious to reduce material spoilage.
Able to work in a cold wet environment (34-36 °F).
Work/cross-train in other areas.
Fold boxes continuously (1 lb to 3 lbs).
Lift bags continuously (2 oz to 4 Lbs).
Stack and lift boxes continuously (3 Lbs to 4 Lbs), 5-6 boxes high.
Keep work area clean.
Rotate through all positions in the packing line.
Lift finished product boxes continuously (3 lbs to 15 lbs).
Stay in assigned work area.
Ability to operate a manual pallet jack.
Stack and Lift raw and finished product containers/boxes (10-50 lbs) continuously.
Team lift garbage cans (10-70 lbs) occasionally.
Lift empty pallets (45-85 Lbs) continuously.
Sort and stack empty totes by color and size.
Wrap and palletize finished product.
Mark cartons and label according to instructions.
Communicate with data entry employees and machine operators.
Follow directions regarding product mixes and recipes.
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip-resistant shoes, wet/rain suit, apron, etc.
Be aware of surroundings due to forklift traffic.
If authorized to drive a forklift, must be certified by Classic Salads.
If authorized, complete a daily forklift inspection report.
If authorized, retrieve product from raw room using FIFO (first in first out) to keep appropriate product rotation.