Process Operator 1

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Located in Salinas, CA

Salary: $17-18/hr.

Job description:

 

Pay is $17.00 to $18.00 depending on the experience

Hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Overtime is required during peak season.

 

Position Summary:

The Process Operator I is responsible for supporting our seed enhancement production process using seed technology processes meeting predetermined quality standards for internal and external customers. The Process Operator I, coats seeds using basic seed technology processes meeting predetermined quality standards for internal and external customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coat basic products (Lettuce, Carrot, Tomato, and Onion) produced at production location to meet predetermined quality specifications.

• Also must be able to perform dry sizing or pesticide coating
• Follow daily pelleting schedule by looking at schedule each night before going home to confirm seed and order are ready for next morning.
• Confirm daily work by looking at pelleting schedule first thing each day.
• Prepare for pelleting process by following procedures to check coating card with seed to assure proper seed is being processed.
• Make sure all equipment and seed tubs are cleaned to prevent seed contamination.
• Reports to pelleting foreman all equipment problems to prevent downtime.
• Weigh out all fungicides, colors and other additives while utilizing the proper safety, double check and application procedures.
• Verify all dryer boxes and dryer trays are clean before seed transfer. Follow drying procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand seedsmanship and be constantly aware of product and watchful for contamination possibilities. Alert supervisor of any problems with seed, coating, recovery etc.

• Maintains a safe work environment by using the protective equipment to prevent personal injury to themselves or to others working nearby.
• May be required to work in other aspects of production weekends, overtime, holidays, and different shifts.
• To use ISO Work Instruction for all processes or procedures that are performed.
• Report unsafe conditions or situations to supervisor immediately
• Supports other departments as needed

Knowledge and Experience (Qualifications):

• Minimum one year of production and warehouse experience

• Shipping and receiving experience
• Basic Math (Ability to calculate percentages and use metric system)
• Forklift and pallet jack certified

Job Type: Full-time

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