P1_Packer in Yuba City, California at VALLEY FINE FOODS CO LLC

Position: P1_Packer Department: Production Reports to: Production Supervisor Subordinates: N/A

Hours: Full Time, 8 hour shift. OT as required Days: Monday – Friday, Weekends and OT as needed

FLSA: Non-exempt

Objective: To offer a variety of support to Production by thawing product, filling hoppers, sorting, catching, packing, casing, and/or dish room duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Thaw product

· Push/pull up to 220-lb bowls of filling to machine area

· Repetitive scooping with 2-5 lb metal scoopers

· Fill hoppers and keep machines full at all times when stationed at hoppers

· Seal product trays and bags

· Case product

· Check for defective product

· Adjust and level product at machines

· Weigh trays

· Catch ravioli (for samples only)

· Wash and sanitize tubs, utensils, etc. in dish room

· Maintain a clean and neat production area

Other Duties and Responsibilities

· Complete reports and follow HACCP, CGMP, GMP, SOPs, and SSOPs

· Follow personal hygiene policy and other company safety policies/requirements

· Provide support to other areas of production as needed (e.g. packing, casing, shipping)

· Provide sanitation support as instructed (e.g. cleaning machine, taking apart machines, sweeping, mopping..etc)

· Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent experience

· Read and write basic English

· Basic math skills

· Able and willing to complete CGMP, HACCP, SSOPs, safety, and equipment trainings

Preferred Qualifications

· 1+ years of food processing experience

· Able and willing to complete forklift driving training

Computer Systems

· None

Physical Activity Level Check the ONE following statement that most closely describes this position.

Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature.

Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.

Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.

Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature

Physical Requirements Indicate how much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Check ONE time element for each physical requirement.

Amount of Time While on the Job

None Under ⅓ ⅓ to ⅔ Over ⅔

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Bending (waist)

Twisting (waist)

Bending (neck)

Twisting (neck)

Using hands to finger, handle, or feel

Simple grasping

Power grasping

Fine manipulation

Keyboarding

Mouse use

Using hands or arms to push or pull

Reaching with hands and arms

Climbing or balancing

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Talking or hearing

Tasting or smelling

Other:

Other:

Other:

Lifting Requirements

Indicate how much on-the-job time will be spent lifting various amounts of weight during a typical workday. Check the time element for EACH weight requirement.

Amount of Time While on the Job

None Under ⅓ ⅓ to ⅔ Over ⅔

Lifting up to 10 pounds

Lifting up to 25 pounds

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Lifting up to 100 pounds

Lifting more than 100 pounds

Vision Requirements Check all that may apply for a person to perform the essential functions of this position. No vision requirements.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up/down/left/right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Working Conditions and Environment

Indicate which ONE of the following best describes this position’s working environment most of the time?

Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.

Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/shop environment with adequate ventilation.

Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.

Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)

Outdoors but in an enclosed vehicle protected from extreme weather conditions.

Outdoors and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation.

Exposure Requirements

Indicate what percentage of a typical workday this position is exposed to the following. If not applicable, enter 0%.

5% Chemicals (examples: cleaning agents, printing machine toner, etc.)

5% Air contamination (examples: dust, fume, smoke, toxic conditions, disagreeable odors).

30% Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.

0% Bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.)

5% Vibration (examples: operating jackhammer, impact wrench).

0% Repetitive foot movement (foot controls, etc.)

90% Heavy Machinery

100% Required use of protective equipment (examples: hairnet, smock, non-slip shoes, goggles)

0% An improperly illuminated or awkward and confining work space.

10% Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists (examples: on ladders, towers, platforms, scaffolding).

Noise Level

Check the ONE noise level that best describes this position’s work environment.

Very quiet (examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test) Quiet (examples: library, private office) Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic) Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment) Very loud (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)

Travel Requirements

Check ONE below that best describes the travel requirements of this position.

No travel is required in my job.

Some local, daily travel outside the office.

Up to 10% overnight travel by land and/or air.

Up to 20% overnight travel by land and/or air.

Up to 30% overnight travel by land and/or air.

Up to 50% overnight travel by land and/or air.

More than 50% overnight travel by land and/or air.

Human Collaboration Skills/ Contacts

Describe the contact with individuals and/or groups inside and outside VFF and the purpose of the contact.

Title of Contact Purpose Frequency (daily, weekly, etc.) Required?

Production Dept Work as team on production floor Daily Yes

Employee: I certify that the information on this form is current and complete and describes my job to the best of my knowledge.

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Employee’s Name Employee’s Signature Date

Supervisor: I certify that I have reviewed this job description with the employee and that the information on this form is current and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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