What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Worker position at Pero Family Farms?
Production Worker
LINE WORKER, PACKER/STACKER, CLEANER
COMPANY SUMMARY
Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.
POSITION SUMMARY
The duties of the Line Worker/Packer/Stacker/Cleaner include but are not limited to monitoring the production operations for the Prep Line, cleaning and removal of product waste, etc. in the production area, packing/stacking of finished product.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Required to stand for long periods
- Frequently performs continuous repetitive hand motion
- Clean various production line and area
- Sweep/pick-up trash/scrap.
- Removal of trash.
- Responsible for proper cleaning and trash removal on an on-going basis.
- Certified in use of power equipment.
- Use of small to large hand cutting utensils (i.e., Knives, peelers)
- Use of hands for simple, firm grasping
- Occasionally to frequently pushing, pulling and walking
- Occasionally to frequently bending, stooping and reaching
- Occasionally to frequently carrying, lifting product 5 pounds to 50 pounds
- Occasionally lifting, carrying 50pound or more
- Exposure to temperature of 45 degrees or below
- Exposure to chemical such as chlorine, etc.
- Exposure to product fumes such as onions, pepper, etc.
- Works overtime as required
- Other duties as assigned.
- Constant exposure to temperature of 45 degrees or less
- Exposure to chemical such as chlorine, etc.
- Constant exposure to product fumes such as onions, pepper, etc.
- Use of small to large cutting utensils, (i.e. Knives, peelers)
- Follows safety policies/procedures.
- Works overtime as required
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- High School Education / G.E.D. preferred or applicable certification preferred
- A working knowledge of the English language preferred
- Basic Math skills preferred
- Working knowledge of basic produce standards, and customer fresh wrap specifications preferred
Company Benefits/Perks
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Full, comprehensive benefits (medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and more)
- 401(k)
