319 Line Control Processing PM Shift $18.02

SUN-MAID PLANT JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT : PROCESSING JOB TITLE : LINE CONTROLLER

JOB SUMMARY : Process quality fruit for packaging department and communicate with packaging to maintain production and quality.

PRODUCTION STANDARDS :

• Checks quality of fruit on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare daily downtime reports and make daily inspection of line.
• Make sure line is running efficiently and in a productive manner.
• Make changeovers to different fruit sizes and specifications.
• Change elbiscan files to insure proper settings are made to obtain fruit quality specifications.
• Determine quality of fruit, moisture content, stems, caps, mold, etc. And make necessary adjustments to ensure proper quality.
• Communicate with yard to maintain steady feed.
• Clean reblows shaker when necessary to avoid stem problems.
• Apply proper amounts of oil as per specification.
• Help stem pickers at times to maintain quality.
• Report mechanical problems to immediate supervisor.
• Keep work area clean and organized at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Fast paced work area. Department is exposed to outside temperatures. Area is wet and requires proper shoes or over-shoes.

Activity

Occasionally

(up to 3 hrs)

Frequently

(3-6 hrs)

Constantly

(6-8+ hrs)

Walking

Standing

Climbing

Squatting

Bending Neck

Bending Waist

Simple & Power Grasping, Fine Manipulation (both hands)

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Repetitive use of hands required

Pushing & Pulling (both hands)

Twisting (neck)

Twisting (waist)

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES : Must know different varieties of fruit. Must be able to distinguish between different fruit quality characteristics. Ability to lift and stack 30 lb pans & push 120 lb. Bins. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

HELPFUL PRIOR EXPERIENCE : Knowledge of fruit. Machine operator experience. Knowledge of electrical panels and belt systems in processing.