PLOVER - Line Worker (35145)

About the Role

Inspects, grades, and packages products using both hands to maintain an even production flow according to marketing specifications on a rotation basis on the production line's conveyor system.

Responsibilities

• Estimate weight of product visually.
• Verify count, look at, and handle product to determine grade and identify substandard products.
• Place rejected products and individual grades of products in designated piles, containers, or areas.
• Add supplemental product to bring original product into specifications.
• Report major breakdowns or problems to the line operator.
• Notify Supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.
• Assemble product according to customer specifications.
• Inspect and insert product at various positions along the line and discard poor product.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good manufacturing practices.
• Wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as provided.
• Follow all plant food safety and personal safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.
• Observe products moving quickly on a conveyor system for up to 3 1/2 hours at one time.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform basic math operations: add, subtract, multiply, divide, round, compute averages and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.

Physical Environment/Working Conditions

• Regularly required to walk, stand, use hands, fingers, and arms to handle, feel, and reach.
• Regularly exposed to wet, warm, humid, and cold temperatures and loud noise levels.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Schedule

This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.