General Laborer 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.
