Production Technician II- 2nd Shift

Dole Packaged Foods•Mcdonough, GA

61d

About The Position

Under supervision, the Production Technician II is responsible for the safe production and quality of frozen fruit by operating, maintaining, and sanitizing food production and packaging equipment. The role may involve lifting, stacking, dumping, pushing, and pulling frozen fruit boxes. The technician follows GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and company policies and procedures, and may perform other duties as assigned. The position works across production and packaging areas, operates and monitors machinery, maintains raw materials and production records, completes routine manufacturing documentation, and helps ensure products meet quality and performance standards. The employee must be able to work in varying temperatures and may be required to work any shift, overtime, weekends, or holidays. The role requires physical ability to stand for more than eight hours, handle loads up to 60 pounds frequently, perform repeated bending and other movements, climb stairs, and work in temperatures ranging from 40 to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Employment is contingent upon a drug screen, background verification, and any skills test required for the position.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and interpret box markings, labels, schedules, safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
Ability to work in a high-paced environment.
Reliable attendance.
Ability to operate a manual and motorized pallet jack and walkie stacker.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to work in areas with varying temperatures, including temperatures of 40–47 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to pass a job-specific Physical Ability Test.
Ability to stand for more than eight hours on concrete and/or metal grating.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds frequently.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, twist, kneel, turn, reach below and above shoulder level, and climb stairs as required.
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous operating experience.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and job safety analysis guidelines.
Follow standard operating procedures for equipment operation.
Produce high-quality products safely and healthfully.
Set up machinery and ensure production materials are available.
Operate and monitor equipment and replenish materials as needed.
Follow machine-specific operating procedures and make adjustments as necessary.
Follow daily setup and shutdown procedures.
Maintain accurate production records and complete routine product-manufacturing documentation.
Adjust check weighers, metal detectors, and codes as required.
Meet established performance standards.
Maintain appropriate raw-material levels to minimize production-line downtime.
Work in assigned production and packaging areas, including operating machinery and working in close proximity to or crossing over or under machinery.
Perform essential job functions as a team member and relieve other associates as necessary.
Identify visual defects, make corrections as needed, and distinguish between colors.
Maintain good housekeeping and regular attendance.
Perform duties ethically and compliantly in accordance with applicable laws, company policies, procedures, and the Dole Packaged Foods Code of Conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.