Production Operator/Cook

Ever Fresh Fruit Co•Boring, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hardworking, motivated, self-starter with a strong desire to be part of a stable, supportive, fast-paced team. We offer opportunities for a long-term career, with consistent hours and opportunity for growth. Ever Fresh Fruit Company works closely with customers to create unique flavor elements for ice cream bases and yogurt preps, producing for both international corporations and smaller, local brands. Our Research and Development is done in-house, allowing us to witness the entire process from ideation to creation. We support regional trade organizations, source locally when appropriate, and help bring healthy food to people's tables.

Requirements

One to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the company.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate forklift and/or certified to operate forklift (training in-house).
Ability to shuttle waste and recycling out of the facility in an efficient manner, before overflowing.
Ability to work all fill station roles (filling, weighing, cleaning, labeling and stacking).
Shows initiative to jump to another line when they need help.
Ability to assemble/disassemble on all lines (40s/spreads filler, 100s, 250s, 300, 1500s).
Ability to fill out a work order accurately and neatly.
Ability to set up and operate all specialty equipment (dicer, finisher, thermutator/terlotherm).
Ability to train new production assistants and cooks.

Responsibilities

Operates ALL site food processing equipment, including but not limited to mixers, sieves and steam kettles.
Packages finished product.
Tests and records in process verification checks of finished products as necessary.
Completes daily documentation of batches with comprehensive understanding of the data and its impact to the operation.
Operates within all standard operating procedures.
Cleans and maintains work area.
Operates forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Adhere to proper Good Manufacturing Practices.