Production Worker 3

Job DetailsJob Location: PJK Food Service LLC - Landover, MD 20785Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 HourlyJob Purpose/Objective:

Pre-Cut Workers are the front line to all customer orders based on custom cuts of large bulk produce. Pre-Cut Workers are responsible for cleaning, preparing, and packaging fruits and vegetables according to proper preparation methods. The Pre-Cut Worker is also responsible for standard food service work including proper sanitation duties within the Pre-Cut Department.

Essential Job Functions

Prepare all orders by selecting the proper product to be processed either custom by hand or by machine.
Ensures proper sanitation methods are used from raw to ready-to-eat.
Places all orders into the specially designated packaging materials.
Uses scales and identifies proper tare weights for pricing on products.
Ensures quality of all products processed.

Working Conditions/Job Environment

Degree of physical demands usually associated with this position are:

Requires repeated stooping and bending.
Frequent lifting and carrying of boxed/bagged fruits and vegetables
Requires continuous standing for extended periods of time.

Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) are usually associated with this position are:

Working in a 38-degree (F) processing area for 8-12 hours daily
Working in a damp environment 8-12 hours daily

QualificationsQualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry
Knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under immediate supervision
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a repeated basis

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
2-4 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry
Advanced knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under moderate to limited supervision.