Receiving General Labor

• Report all incidents, near hits, and any safety concerns immediately to lead/Team Leader. 

• Follow all PPE and GMP requirements. 

• Obtain and Maintain Walkie/Pallet Jack training and certification. 

• Responsible for a clean and organized work area at all times. 

• Record information on the raw product brought into the plant.  

• Assist drivers by safely guiding trucks into the proper unloading position. 

• Maintain cleanliness of All RR equipment and monitor mud pit. 

• Perform the set up and maintain operation of dry sizing equipment. 

• Maintain all paperwork on product brought into the plant. 

• Receive raw product into the bays. 

• Communicate with Peeler Operator to determine when and where trucks are to be unloaded. 

• Verify with the driver what grower product is on the truck and determine from the sample ticket what samples are to be taken.  

• Take samples as directed, using proper sampling procedures to ensure accurate samples. 

• Coordinate movement of sample bins to the WSDA area. 

• Ensure all electrical cords are properly secured and in good condition. 

• Perform daily sanitation activities to include; regular cleaning, rinsing equipment, sweeping, squeegeeing, shoveling, and moving waste bins. 

• Assist in cleaning Rock Trap (Flodin).  

• Assist in completion of CIL (Clean, inspect, lube) tasks. 

• Assist in inspecting raw product for foreign material while unloading the truck. 

• Perform Major clean activities to include; cleaning and rinsing of equipment, sweeping, squeegeeing, shoveling, and chemical use.  

• Work as a team with all other employees in the raw receiving area to ensure work progresses as smoothly as possible. 

• Communicate equipment issues with Peeler operator, lead, or team leader.   

• Train new personnel in the position of Raw Product Receiver Unloader. 

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred) 

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred  

• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification may be required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.  

 

 

Skills and Experience:  

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirement may vary by location).  

• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.  

• Ability to perform basic math functions, required.  

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.  

 

Physical Environment/Demands: 

 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.   

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature 

• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per work day to include:  loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies   

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.   

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.   

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.  Ability to operate work related equipment 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation 

• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products 

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis