Processor Operator

About the role

Pacific Coast Producers, one of the top food production companies in the U.S., has an exciting opportunity for a Processor Operator to join our team at our Salem, OR facility. Our Salem facility produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products in various styles, colors and flavors and employs between 70-100 employees.

Responsibilities

• Complete all processes in both CP and Red Room, including various methods of loading tanks, blanching, syruping and syrup making, to proper procedural cleaning and sanitizing.
• Operate APV system which includes efficiently balancing syrup needs plant wide, start-up, shut-down, change overs, CIP monitoring with accurate documentation and training new processors.
• Maintain knowledge involving fill weights and syrups for the various products (syrup, fruit and extra syrup).
• Maintain knowledge of filling, staging, sanitizing, pre-syruping, flavoring and coloring of barrels.
• Empty, fill, clean, sanitize and label totes and/or barrels of product as needed.
• Responsible for accurately cycle counting chemical inventory.
• Management of railcar syrup from receipt to release.
• Perform QA tests/monitoring as necessary to clear fruit and syrup for processing; record all data on logs.
• Create and apply DSI labels as needed for correct identification once product is produced.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard free work area.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed.

Requirements

• Excellent working knowledge of and ability to follow safety rules and good manufacturing practices.
• Must be Power Equipment certified on forklift with straight forks and dumper attachment.
• Demonstrates good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of this job without assistance as timely performance is directly related to other concurring processes.
• Demonstrates an ability in working well with others while enabling team members to complete their tasks in an efficient and orderly manner.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent physical activity includes walking, bending, standing, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., touching, reaching, gripping, finger dexterity, and hearing.
• Moderate physical activity may include stooping, color identification, close vision, and depth perception.
• Under strenuous conditions, employees are still expected to perform their job requirements in a safe manner.

Benefits

Pay Rate: $19.52 per hour and an additional $.25/hour for swing shift differential. Full-time/40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed. Day Shift is 6:00am - 2:30pm and Swing Shift is 2:30pm to 12:30am. (hours could vary)

Schedule

Full-time/40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed. Day Shift is 6:00am - 2:30pm and Swing Shift is 2:30pm to 12:30am. (hours could vary)

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a food processing environment preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of food processing and safety regulations.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$19.52-19.52 per hour and an additional $.25/hour for swing shift differential.

Schedule

Full-time/40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed. Day Shift is 6:00am - 2:30pm and Swing Shift is 2:30pm to 12:30am. (hours could vary)