Job Description

Assist in the unloading of raw material, supporting areas of processing as well as general cleaning and sanitation of the machines and plant.

Relationships and Contacts:
The General Laborer reports to the Shift Manager. This person will interact with all plant employees.

Major Responsibilities:

• Ability to identify potential hazards
• Open communication with peers/support groups (upstream/downstream, process engineers, mechanics, technicians, QA, etc)
• Ensure the plant meets Irving Standards (interior/exterior premises plant sanitation)
• Daily inspection and maintenance of equipment
• Update daily management boards and documents
• Take direction from Shift Managers and Packaging Supervisors
• Guide trailers into bins
• Ensure truck rotation is fast and efficient
• Potato inventory
• Relieve other General Labors for breaks, vacation, and sickness
• Relieve or assist Utility Operator and Raw Graders
• Other duties as assigned

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of self and others including proper training
• Proper use of required tools and equipment
• Using or wearing the protective equipment designated by the accident prevention policy
• Follow safe work procedures
• Reporting immediately to their supervisor any unsafe conditions or acts
• Reporting all accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately
• Report food safety and quality issues to personnel with authority to initiate actions.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP rules.
• Participate in food safety and quality programs of the facility within the specific role
• Reporting of food safety, food security and quality concerns to the immediate supervisor and action within the role
• Participate in sanitation activities

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of customer expectations and requirements
• Able to work shift work and weekends
• Able to work well with others and alone
• Be hard working and reliable
• Work in a safe, efficient manner
• Follow personal hygiene rules
• JD Edwards Operating System
• Process and Applicable Equipment 101
• Problem solving and troubleshoot skills
• Understanding of machine functionality and processes

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for 12 hours
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, use ladders, climb stairs
• Occasional lifting up to 50lb/ 23kg
• Occasional carrying up to 50lbs/23kg
• Occasional push/pull up to 50lb/23kg
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to work in cold environments

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Cavendish Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Aug 16, 2023

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