Jobs at Southern Specialties (Now Hiring) — 3 open

General Description:

• Duties include processing a variety of fruits and vegetables based on the specifications requested by customers. 
• Including but not limited to, dumping a variety of vegetables into a wash tank, cutting, dicing, chopping a variety of vegetables, and gathering ingredients for processing. 
• Must be able to rapidly identify quality and condition problems when grading fruits and vegetables.
• Quickly remove the products with defects to ensure efficiency of grading operations as well as the best quality possible to our customers.
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment from 35º F to 40º F depending on the product we are repacking.
• Must strictly follow all required food safety procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Must be able to clean and sanitize the packing lines/tables/floors several times during the production day.
• Must follow all safety practices when handling different chemicals to clean and/or sanitize coolers, repack rooms, equipment, floors, walls, etc
• Must follow directions from machine operator/team lead, supervisor, and manager in charge.

Work experience requirements:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs., ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift, bend, twist, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to take directions and work as a team.

Education Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age.