Description
Inspect equipment and surrounding area for cleanliness; grade and test product and materials to proper specification; ensure correct weight of product being produced; accurately and correctly record check/test results; and place questionable product on hold or rework. Must have sound judgment; good communication skills; and the ability to provide direction or offer suggestions in regards to improving overall quality when product is out of specification.
Essential Functions
•Inspect equipment, surrounding area, and assigned production area for cleanliness at all times
•Calibrate equipment as needed
•Check product schedule to ensure that product is produced and graded to the proper specifications
•Perform quality tests for grading on the assigned product lines
•Inspect packaging integrity, labels and label accuracy, cap codes, and carton codes as appropriate for line assignment
•Conduct weigh checks as determined by specifications, assure correctness and within specifications
•Test product attributes (Brix, pH, SO2) as necessary
•Notify foreman if variation from specification or other problems occur
•Shut down lines in the event of a food safety issue and/or place product on rework as necessary
•Completely and accurately fill out rework forms including final disposition of product after the rework process is complete
•Assist with training sorters and provide direction as to what specification the product being sorted needs to meet
•Review operator paperwork and sign off on it as required
•All documentation must be legible and complete
•Sort and package product on moving lines / belts.
•Ability to pass respiratory fitness test; exposure to sulfur dioxide and sodium chlorite.
•Minimum 12th grade equivalent testing in Reading/Math.
•Other tasks as assigned
Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, , orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at acastleberry@senecafoods.com.
