Production Technician 1 (Seasonal: 3rd Shift) (2478)
About The Position
Perricone Farms has proudly partnered with the renowned Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, uniting two industry leaders in premium citrus juice. This strategic acquisition combines Perricone’s legacy of craft citrus juice expertise with Natalie’s reputation for high-quality, fresh-squeezed products. Together, we’ve created a dynamic, growth-focused company with expanded market reach, enhanced capabilities, and exciting opportunities for innovation and advancement across our operations. Perricone Farms is seeking Seasonal Production Technician 1 to join our production team. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking for hands-on seasonal work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. As a Production Technician 1, you will rotate through key production areas, including fruit grading, drumming/filling, blending, and sanitation. Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour Shift / Hours: 3rd Shift; Monday - Friday @11:00pm to 7:30am, possible Saturday (If needed)) Seasonal: January thru June, with a possibility to come back in the fall / winter
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1–3 months of related experience in a production or manufacturing setting preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Flexibility to rotate between various production roles
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Responsibilities
- Filling and emptying 55-gallon drums
- Grading and sorting fruit according to quality standards
- Assembling, packing, and stacking product boxes
- Wrapping pallets for shipment
- Operating and monitoring production machinery
- Assisting in blending operations
- Labeling products accurately
- Setting up the production line with materials and supplies
- Maintaining clean and sanitary work areas
- Logging daily production activities
- Monitoring equipment and reporting issues to the supervisor
- Adhere to all company policies and standard operating procedures
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Notify supervisors of any irregularities or equipment concerns
- Comply with all OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF requirements
- Support ongoing efforts in food safety, quality assurance, and non-GMO compliance
- Participate in audits and the annual review of the Food Safety Management System
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
