Production Operator/Cook

Ever Fresh Fruit Co•Boring, OR

56d•Onsite

About The Position

We work closely with our customers to create unique flavor elements to ice cream bases and yogurt preps. Many of our ingredients end up in easily recognizable brands on the store shelf as we produce for both international corporations as well as smaller, local brands. Our Research and Development is done in-house so we get to witness the whole process from ideation to creation. We support regional trade organizations, source locally when appropriate and help to bring healthy food to people’s tables. Department: Formulated Status: Non-exempt Employee Classification: Regular Full-time Reports To: Plant Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: None Job Summary: Reviews ingredients contents list and specific batch instruction to ensure accuracy and consistency, before production process. Operates food processing equipment, including but not limited to mixers, sieves and steam kettles adhering to the highest standards of quality and safety.

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.