What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Labor position at Daybreak Foods?
Summary
This position is the Entry Level Worker at Daybreak Foods/New Day Farms. Under the direction of the Supervisor, this position performs various tasks ensuring the highest quality product possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and perform all functions of the position assigned following all company rules and standards.
- Maintain compliance with personal and bio-security hygiene requirements.
- Keep assigned work area clean and free of clutter.
- Follow all company safety policies and practices.
- Maintain the security of the property by keeping facility doors locked to prevent entry by predators or unauthorized personnel.
- Learn the duties and responsibilities of the job assigned.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma, GED or equivalency preferred.
- An agricultural background or experience working in an agricultural environment or basic mechanical skills preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience in agriculture, food processing, or machine maintenance.
- Safety awareness.
- Ability to operate machinery as directed.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Desire to learn and progress within the organization.
Physical Demands
Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Temperature varies in relation to the outside temperature. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
