Oyster Production Worker-Packing Room

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect product for quality, grade, and sort by size.
• Pack product according to company standards.
• Maintain proper methods in all production areas to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain proper par levels as instructed to meet production demands.
• Communicate supply material levels to ensure continuous production flow.
• Maintain plant safety by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain clean work environment to minimize hazards and maintain hygiene standards.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision to complete tasks efficiently.
• Remain flexible and adaptable to changing production needs and priorities.
• Provide backup support for other duties as needed to maintain workflow.

Required

• Experience with food processing equipment, sanitation, and food safety.
• Experience safely operating forklifts and powered pallet jacks.
• Experience with radio frequency handheld scanners and quality control.

Preferred

• Previous experience with Oysters and production work.
• Experience with the utilization of food processing equipment, sanitation and food safety, and the safe operation of forklifts and powered pallet jacks.
• Experience with radio frequency handheld scanners and quality control.

Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.
• Able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand or walk for long periods.
• Able to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
• Able to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Able to print and speak simple sentences.
• Able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Able to work and communicate in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.
• Able to train in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
• Able to solve simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days and vacation.
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
• Product purchase program.