Machine operator EIF

Machine Operator EIF

Emerald Isle Foods LLC - Richmond, VA 23234

Salary Range $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Job Purpose/Objective:

The Pre-Cut Machine Operator is a multifunctional production employee which includes the ability to produce Pre-Cut's entire machine cut packaging line using proper production methods. The main objective is to produce high volume, excellent quality machine cut fruits and vegetables. The job requires a high level of product knowledge and quality standards with minimal supervision from the Pre-Cut Supervisor or Manager.

They are responsible for standard food service work, including proper sanitation duties within the Pre-Cut Department.

Essential Job Functions:

• Produce specialty machine cut products from the Pre-Cut product line.
• Unprocessed product knowledge of each product in the Pre-cut product line.
• Maintain Pre-Cut high-quality standards, cut sizes, consistency, color, and ripeness of the finished product.
• Attention to food safety, sanitation, and operational safety, working with industrial food processing equipment. Cross functional knowledge of daily production operation.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision, ask for and accept supervisor's instructions as needed.

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

Degree of physical demands usually associated with this position are:

• Requires repeated stooping and bending.
• Frequent lifting and carrying boxed/bagged, and tubs of fruits and vegetables, up to 60 lbs.
• Requires continuous standing for extended periods of time
• Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) usually associated with this position are:
• Working in a 38-degree (F) processing area for 8-12 hours.
• Working in a damp environment for 8-12 hours.

Qualifications:

• Ability to recognize letters, numbers, and symbols
• 2 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry
• General knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under immediate supervision
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs on a repeated basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry
• Advanced knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under moderate to limited supervision. Bi-lingual preferred.