Production Worker (Product Handler) -DMI

Company: Dole Foods
Location: Decatur
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

The primary responsibility for this job function is to dump and stack frozen fruit product and to perform cleanup tasks, as needed.

Responsibilities

* Responsible to comply with all Quality and Food Safety Managementeffectiveness of the Food Safety Management System with the ability tointended use and safe for human consumption
* Satisfy our customers and provide products that are in accordance to their standards and/or systems to ensure continual improvement and will make card board boxes manually and pack finished goods into correct packages and boxes.
* Responsible for the operation of the dumping/stacking to insure product meets or exceeds specification
* Follow all SOP's (standard operating procedures) for the operation of the equipment
* Follow all GMP's (good manufacturing practices) and HACCP (hazard analysis critical control points) set forth by the company
* Must have excellent communication skills with line supervisor and production team members
* Responsible for cleanliness of areas of responsibilities at all times
* Maybe required to perform other functions within the scope of the production room if the need arises
* Notify supervisor immediately of any mechanical or material issues/quality issues so appropriate corrective action is taken

Qualifications

* Must be able to take orders and follow directions
* Must be able to work any shift including weekends
* Must be able to lift up to 44 pounds
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Must be able to work in a teamwork environment
* Must be able to work in extreme cold temperatures
* Prior working experience in a Food Manufacturing setting required
* Prior working experience in the Consumer Pack Department a plus
* Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

Work Environment:

* Must be able to work in cold work environment
* Industrial plant environment with related noise and temperatures.
* This position will require working in an industrial setting in close proximity to industrial equipment and machinery. This will include working near moving parts, machines and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to pass job specific Physical Ability Test (PAT)
* Temperatures range from 40 - to 50 - degree Fahrenheit
* Noise produced by manufacturing machinery up to 92 decibels
* Must be able to climb stairs up to 20ft daily
* Must be able to do repetitive movements of bending, reaching up to 54" overhead and forward up to 24", squatting, and pushing & pulling an average weight of 40 - 44 lbs.
* Must be able to lift up to 44 pounds
* Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time on concrete and/or metal grating
* Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting and other physical movements to perform job
* Flexibility to work different shifts and days when required

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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