General Labor Technician Job Oxnard area,California USA,Manufacturing / Production

Under the direction of the area leader and assistant supervisors, general laborers will be responsible for assisting production in the dumping of strawberries, filling of drums, crate and drum washing, and other duties to aid in the packaging of our fruit. This is a seasonal position, with ups and downs in production volume. Hours will be based on fruit availability and may require working a few hours a week up to extended overtime during peak season.

GENERAL

LABOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Move stacks of 10‑13 crates toward oneself by shifting the edges alternately.

Continuously dump crates of strawberries into a machine.

Place empty crate on the conveyor belt to be washed in the crate washer.

Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) even while working outside the facility.

Communicate with receivers, forklift drivers and management when fruit is high in defect.

Set the pace for fruit inspection; dump a crate slowly into the shaker washer and tap to release any fruit stuck in the edges, repeating every 5 to 10 seconds.

Operate the pallet roller lever to bring full pallets toward the pallet mover.

Move empty wood pallets and set them aside on the ground; form a stack of 4 or 5 and then start again from ground level.

Work safely around forklifts and watch crates as they move forward on the pallet mover; if crates are unstable, ask for help and avoid endangerment.

Keep up with production so the filler always has a drum and can fill the lot code recording sheet.

Adjust the drum liner so it does not come out during filling, and push drums along the conveyor to the filler.

Read and record accurate tare weights and operate the filler.

Follow written instructions, diagrams, and read labels; understand basic math concepts.

Rotate throughout all general labor stations as needed.

Learn to operate the palletizer and other machinery.

QUALIFICATIONS

Understand simple instructions and carry them out.
Work well with other departments to achieve common quality goals.
Have hand and visual coordination.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand for more than eight hours on a metal platform; frequent overtime during peak season.
Constant lifting of 18‑22 lbs.
Continuous hand, finger and wrist movement.
Reach overhead up to six feet in height.
Constant bending at and below the waist.
Walk up and down stairs.
Lift and push up to 50 lbs.
Continual exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
Occasional exposure to vibration and outdoor weather conditions.
Wear eye and ear protection and any required PPE.
Be trained as a chemical handler if required.
Be flexible to adjust to changing work schedules due to weather or other factors.
Work all shifts: day, night, and graveyard as needed.

COMPENSATION

Base rate $17.50 to $20.25 per hour.

BENEFITS

Additional benefits information available at

The company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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