Prep Utility

JobResponsibilities:

• Perform the set up and breakdown of tote bins and pallets.

• Properlystack knocked downtotes and pallets.

• Operate power hand jack and tote bin dump.

• Repeatedly lift and stack cases of finished product as assigned.

• Maintain good housekeeping in his/her assigned area: Sweep, shovel potatoes (add) ,fries, and other debris, rake, vacuum, hose, scrape, paint, pull vines and shovel snow as directed.

• Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product.

• Change, scrape and/or change frozen andpreparationgrader screens as directed by Team Leader or Lead personnel.

• Adapt to different work environments: work in the wet prep area, outside, packaging and batter area. Shipping (add)

• Perform frozen inspection duties.

• Stand or sit in a stationary position to perform duties.

• Work in Raw Receiving pulling rocks and vines, as trucks are unloaded.

• Load KDs on Line 1, 2, 7 & 8 Case Opening Positioning System (COPS) in packaging.

• Inspect bags for seal condition and bag codes during poly runs.

• Work around Line 1, 2, 7 & 8fryersand other processing equipment.

• Hand pack hash brown patties into trays

• Sort whole onions for cutting by size

• Scrape and remove staticproducton Lines 1, 2, 7 & 8 packaging equipment to include:  graderroom, Ishidaroomand glue deck.

• Dumps waste barrels in packaging and production area.

• Actively practice and abide by all company work, safety and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.

• Hand loading of railcars.

• Handpalletizing ofline flow when shrink-wrap machine is inoperable.

• InspectLines  1, 2, 7 & 8 casedproductfor case condition and legible codes.

• NotifyTeamLeader or leadin the event thatcaseconditionor codes are not acceptable.

• Notify Team Leaderor lead of Lines 1, 2, 7 & 8 glue deck stoppages.

• Assure gutter grates are kept in place.

• Prepare and/or mix cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.

• Use foaming equipment to apply cleaning chemicals to equipment.

• Scrub equipment using scrub brushes and/or pads to clean, sanitize, and polish equipment using dilute cleaning chemicals.

• Rinse cleaning chemicals off equipment using a high-pressure water hose.

• Maintain good housekeeping in his/her assigned area:  Sweepwith a broom and/or squeegee, shovel, scrub using scrub brushes and/or pads and scrapers, and rinse equipment with high-pressure water and/or air hoses.

• Periodically inspects Personal ProtectiveEquipment;chemical suit, goggles, face shield,bootsand gloves for serviceability. NotifySanitationSupervisor if replacement isrequired.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader or lead personnel.

Minimum qualificationsrequiredto successfully perform the jobor be considered)

Basic and Preferred

Education/ Certifications:(Required & Preferred)

• High School Diploma 

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability tolift upto50pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.  

• Must have good hand-eye coordination.

• Must have good finger and manual dexterity.

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hottocold in temperature

• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours perwork dayto include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke,smellsand allergies  

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movementsrequiredforjob actions andprocedures.  

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

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

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

• Willregularly worknear moving mechanical parts.

• Isfrequentlyexposed to moderately cold surroundings.

• Isfrequentlyexposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moderate to extreme heat.

• 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

• Will use high pressure air and water hoses

• Mayhave to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products

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