What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Processing General Labor - 1st and 3rd shift position at Maple Leaf Farms?
Tasks
- Use tools as designated by management to prepare product or production tasks.
- Tend to assembly lines, performing tasks as needed to support the process flow.
- Grading and inspecting
- Packing products as directed by management.
- Prepare product for packing and freezing.
- May perform other tasks as determined by the production supervisor.
Skills and Abilities
- Active listening –Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking- Talking to others in a professional and courteous manner to convey information effectively.
- The ability to operate hand and automatic tools safely and possess good physical dexterity.
- The ability to work with and safely use sharp instruments (knives and scissors).
- The ability to see details at close range.
- The ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using both hands.
- The ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
- The ability to work in hot, cold and or wet environments.
- The ability to repetitively lift 10-50 lbs.
- Able to work hours required with a set start time; working until the process is complete (no set end time).
Work Activities
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things.
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as hairnet, beard net, gloves, cut gloves, smocks, aprons, boots and ear protection.