Production Employee-3rd shift

Job Title: Production Worker Department: Production/Processing Reports To: Production Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Production Worker is responsible for safely and efficiently performing a variety of tasks involved in the processing, packaging, and preparation of sweet potatoes for shipment. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced food production environment, and a strong commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sort, inspect, wash, grade, trim, peel, cut, or otherwise process sweet potatoes according to production requirements.
• Operate production and packaging equipment safely and efficiently after receiving appropriate training.
• Monitor products for quality, size, appearance, cleanliness, and proper packaging.
• Load and unload product, boxes, containers, or materials as directed.
• Package and label finished products accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, quality control, and workplace safety procedures.
• Follow production schedules and meet established productivity and quality standards.
• Remove damaged, defective, or improperly processed product.
• Assist with equipment cleaning and sanitation according to company procedures.
• Report equipment problems, product-quality concerns, safety hazards, or other issues to a supervisor.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous food processing, manufacturing, agricultural, or production experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required for the position.
• Willingness to follow all company safety and food-handling procedures.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a food processing/production facility.
• Employees may be exposed to wet, cold, warm, or humid conditions depending on the processing area.
• Work may involve standing for extended periods and performing repetitive movements.
• The position may require working around moving machinery, conveyors, forklifts, water, cleaning chemicals, and food-processing equipment.
• Appropriate PPE and safety training will be provided as required.

Schedule

Production schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and seasonal or peak-production hours depending on business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, and use hands.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials within the requirements of the position.
• Ability to work safely around production equipment and follow established safety procedures.