What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at Oregon Fruit Company?
Job Title: General Labor
Department: Operations
Reports To: Production Supervisor
SUMMARY
The General Labor position is responsible for safely and properly processing products according to company specifications. This position reports to Leads and Production Supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **
- Follows company rules regarding safety of both people and food.
- Able to perform many different functions such as:
- Stacking finished product onto pallets
- Applying proper dunnage to aseptic items
- Loading aseptic bags into boxes
- Dumping raw material from boxes or drums
- Communicates with Lead and/or Supervisor when something is out of spec or broken
- Communicates with fellow employees to maintain proper flow of product
SECONDARY DUTIES
- Assists with breaks as requested by Lead or Supervisor
- Assists with set-up at beginning of shift and clean-up at end of shift as directed
- Performs other duties as directed by Lead or Supervisor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is not a supervisor position. This role is a support role that requires monitoring employee interactions, providing information and feedback, and coordinating breaks and lunch relief with the Lead and Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED equivalent is suggested.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively in English to follow safety instructions, complete required documentation, and interact with supervisors and team members as needed for job duties.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Basic touchscreen navigation is suggested.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to troubleshoot basic problems and communicate with Leads or Supervisors when more help is needed.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
This position does not require any certificates, licenses and registrations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Able to climb stairs. Able to repeatedly lift 50lbs, and able to use a drum dolly or crane to move up to 650 lb. drums. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is in a food manufacturing environment requiring hearing protection, hair and beard nets and lab coats.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Salem, OR 97302 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Salem, OR 97302: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person