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Raw Product Inspection
- Visual inspection of the raw product on the conveyor and pick out major defects on the product and discard into drop chute.
- Pick out any foreign materials for example: rocks, wood, etc.
Sanitizing
- Responsible for keeping the conveyors, cutters, surge hoppers, floor, front, north and south side of the dryer to C stage free from product buildup and sanitized.
- Reporting any equipment or product issues to Leadership.
Steam Peel Operations
- Responsible for consistent product flows from holding bins to steam peeler. Responsible for correct product flow in to and out of the steam peeler.
- Ensures working area around steam peeler remains clean and free from debris, including floor, flumes, conveyors, bins, equipment, and wastewater areas.
- Responsible for inspecting rock traps and documenting findings.
- Reports any changes or problems to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
- Responsible for recording required information on paperwork.
Finished Product
- Ensures the finished product is placed in the proper container, is of correct weight and labeled correctly according to the specification outlined by the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Ensures all equipment from the end of the dryer forward is functioning properly and product is flowing smoothly. Immediately reports any deviations found to Shift Supervisor.
- Responsible for visually monitoring the metal detector and notifying the Quality Assurance shift worker if the metal detector rejects any product.
- Responsible for visually inspecting product for any foreign material before it is packaged according to specifications of the Quality Assurance Manager. Reports any finding immediately to the Quality Assurance shift worker.
- Responsible for picking out, if needed, any product that does not meet specifications according to directions of the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Responsible for keeping area from the end of the dryer forward clean and free of debris.
- Reports any unsafe conditions, mechanical or equipment problems to Shift Supervisor immediately.
- Responsible for closing and/or sealing totes and placing them in the proper place in the staging area.
- Responsible for operating a forklift to move the product once it is placed in totes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to complete a background study and drug screen?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21