Packing Line Technician, VA

Title:

Packing House Line Technician

Reports To:

Plant Manager

Location:

Cheriton, VA – seasonal travel required to FL

Type:
Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Assist in the operation of the packing line and maintenance during production.

• Pre-pack Start Up:
  Comes in one (1) hour before the shed start up to start chillers, chlorinator and line test.
• Inspect and maintain packing line equipment.
• Food Safety Monitoring:
  Documents hydro-cooler water temperature and ORP. Inspects packing line equipment for possible contamination.
• Box Closers:
  Maintain and adjust.
• Refrigeration:
  Monitors coolers and chillers and has basic knowledge of the system and repairs.
• Product flow into the plant shall be maintained at a speed that allows for efficiency without sacrificing quality.
• Variable speed equipment will be monitored and maintained at a speed that will achieve optimal efficiency with minimum product loss.
• Assist the Plant Manager with quality control.
• Jockey crate vans, bean trailers and refrigerated trailers to appropriate staging areas.
• Electric trouble-shooting:
  Can wire a 3-phase motor and has a basic understanding of control voltage and circuitry.
• Directs workers engaged in the general cleaning and upkeep of buildings, including buffing, dusting, and sweeping.
• Upkeep of the tool room and tools.
• Completes service reports.

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem-solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills
  - Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General understanding of refrigeration.

• Must be able to travel and stay in Florida for the spring and fall green bean season. Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust, outside weather, and chemicals that could be hazardous if not properly handled.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.