Peanut Blancher Job Description Sample

Overview

Operate and monitor all aspects of the Blancher unit and other area equipment

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, and shut down all aspects of the Blancher unit area equipment

• Monitor and make adjustments necessary on running of Blancher Units

• Must maintain high quality production standards

• Must practice good human relations

• Set up and maintain the Blancher (water level, speed, and temperature)

• Take and record Blancher temperatures

• Keep area clean and organized at all times

• Follow company policies

• Follow safety procedures

• Other duties as assigned

• Will work in Production (Bracket depending on employment status) according to seniority number, at that pay rate, when not scheduled in specialty job

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing process and equipment

• Proper training of machinery as required

• Previous operating experience preferred

• Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

All qualified applicants will receive consideration or employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Overview

Ensure proper operation of all equipment, soaktanks, and IQF units of within the fresh manufacturing plants to obtain optimum production and produce quality products.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Primary Duties:

• Set up, start up and shut down all aspects of the freezer unit area equipment

• Monitor and make adjustments necessary on running of freezer units

• Communicate with supervisors and refrigeration personnel

• Must maintain high quality and production standards

Secondary Duties:

• Make up and maintain soak tank solution

• Set up and maintain the blancher (water level, speed and temperature)

• Take and record soak tank temperatures

• Check with IQF Packaging Control on temperatures of frozen product

• Keep area clean and organized at all times

• Add and mix chemicals

• Follow company policies

• Follow safety procedures

• Follow food safety programs

• Other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions of the job

• Will work in Production (Brackets depending on employment status) according to seniority number, at that pay rate, when not in specialty job

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in extreme cold environment (-40°) inside of IQF Units when required to go inside units.

• Must be able to read and identify chemicals

• Basic math skills

• Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

All qualified applicants will receive consideration or employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Job Description: Summary

The Process Shift Mechanic provides the necessary service for maintenance, running adjustments and repairs to all process equipment in the raw receiving area, peel room, trim room, blancher and fryer areas, Process support, and other appropriate plant areas as needed. This position provides problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities in dealing with equipment performance, equipment maintenance, product quality, training and equipment improvement. This position reports to the Process Maintenance Team Leader.

Job Description

A Process Shift Mechanic 2 candidate should have an Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or electromechanical maintenance and have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a maintenance department in an industrial or manufacturing plant. In lieu of this, consideration will be given to candidates with a minimum of 8 years of mechanical or electrical maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing facility.

Experience in Food Processing preferred. This position requires the ability to work shifts.

Job Qualifications

Must have a thorough maintenance knowledge base and ability to work in any area. Must have excellent working knowledge of bearings, chains, belts, pumps, gearboxes, conveyor belts, and motors.

Must have a thorough understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic control devices. Must have the ability to perform structurally sound welds and use cutting equipment as listed below:

Use of acetylene cutting torch-mild steel

Arc weld (all positions) – mild steel, stainless steel

Heliarc, wirefeed (all positions) preferred – mild, stainless

Proficient in plasma cutting

Must be able to use shop power tools, do basic sheet metal work, cut, bend and crimp, use metal break, roller break and hand tools. Ability to read O&M manuals and identify spare parts and part numbers for reorder purposes.

Responsible for maintaining the safe operation of his/her work area and for bringing to supervisory personnel any unsafe conditions present. Must be able to become proficient at using the plant Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to write Work Orders, order parts, complete PM routes, and enter equipment history. Must perform corrective or emergency maintenance checks and correct problems in a timely manner to minimize line downtime.

Execute Preventative Maintenance activities as assigned. Help develop effective work plans and enhanced preventative maintenance plans. Must be proficient in all sanitation practices and food safety practices.

Must have the ability to work weekends and/or shift work with a strong work ethic and employment history. Must have the ability to work overtime, any shift, work any or all days of the week in accordance with production and maintenance schedules. Must have the ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must have the ability to write correspondence.

Must have the ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situations to vendors and other team members. Must have the ability to understand equipment drawings, schematics, diagrams and operating instructions.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to handle, feel, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; will regularly work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Other Qualifications include:

• Must obtain Lamb Weston lift truck operator's license

• Strong work ethic and employment history

• Strong PC skills, to include Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook

• Excellent organization, communication and problem solving skills

Job Description: Summary

The Process Shift Mechanic provides the necessary service for maintenance, running adjustments and repairs to all process equipment in the raw receiving area, peel room, trim room, blancher and fryer areas, Process support, and other appropriate plant areas as needed. This position provides problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities in dealing with equipment performance, equipment maintenance, product quality, training and equipment improvement. This position reports to the Process Maintenance Team Leader.

Job Description

A Process Shift Mechanic 1 candidate should have an Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or electromechanical maintenance. In lieu of this, applicants with maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing plant will also be considered.

Experience in Food Processing preferred. This position requires the ability to work shifts.

Job Qualifications

Must have a general maintenance knowledge base and ability to work in any area. Must have working knowledge of bearings, chains, belts, pumps, gearboxes, conveyor belts, and motors.

Must have a basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic control devices. Must have the ability to perform structurally sound welds and use cutting equipment as listed below:

Use of acetylene cutting torch-mild steel

Arc weld (all positions) – mild steel, stainless steel

Heliarc, wirefeed (all positions) preferred – mild, stainless

Proficient in plasma cutting

Must be able to use shop power tools, do basic sheet metal work, cut, bend and crimp, use metal break, roller break and hand tools. Ability to read O&M manuals and identify spare parts and part numbers for reorder purposes.

Responsible for maintaining the safe operation of his/her work area and for bringing to supervisory personnel any unsafe conditions present. Must be able to become proficient at using the plant Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to write Work Orders, order parts, complete PM routes, and enter equipment history. Must perform corrective or emergency maintenance checks and correct problems in a timely manner to minimize line downtime.

Execute Preventative Maintenance activities as assigned. Help develop effective work plans and enhanced preventative maintenance plans. Must be proficient in all sanitation practices and food safety practices.

Must have the ability to work weekends and/or shift work with a strong work ethic and employment history. Must have the ability to work overtime, any shift, work any or all days of the week in accordance with production and maintenance schedules. Must have the ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must have the ability to write correspondence.

Must have the ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situations to vendors and other team members. Must have the ability to understand equipment drawings, schematics, diagrams and operating instructions.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to handle, feel, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; will regularly work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Other qualifications include the following:

• Must obtain Lamb Weston lift truck operator's license

• Strong work ethic and employment history

• Strong PC skills, to include Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook

• Excellent organization, communication and problem solving skills

Hourly Position/No Benefits: The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Division of Marketing has an exciting career opportunity for a part-time Administrative Assistant in the Peanut Marketing Program.

This position provides administrative support to the program manager and staff to include general office duties such as basic accounting and bookkeeping associated with billing, invoicing and completing certification paperwork. Duties include entering billing information into the program database; maintaining the accounting systems; verifying financial information; generating USDA certificates; distributing correspondence and mail; filing; answering the telephone and taking messages; assisting with the purchase of office supplies; and other routine office functions as needed. The successful candidate will also serve as office timekeeper by entering seasonal employee work hours into the automated Time, Attendance and Leave system for processing.

This position will also assist with the sample preparation and inspection process of milled peanuts during peak work periods. This position is paid on an hourly basis and is limited to working no more than 1500 hours per year. It offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of standard office equipment and practices; knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles; exceptional customer service skills; organizational and problem solving skills with attention to detail; excellent keyboarding skills and proficiency with standard business computer software applications (MS Office); ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to proofread certificates, letters and other reports for accuracy; to follow instructions and policies to include inspection procedures. H.S Diploma/GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional training in a business oriented curriculum and experience performing administrative support functions. Knowledge of the peanut industry related to marketing and/or experience with grading peanuts also preferred, but not required. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

Special Requirements

This position is paid on an hourly basis; is limited to working 1500 hours per year; and does not include benefits. Selected candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Job Description: Summary

The Process Shift Mechanic provides the necessary service for maintenance, running adjustments and repairs to all process equipment in the raw receiving area, peel room, trim room, blancher and fryer areas, Process support, and other appropriate plant areas as needed. This position provides problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities in dealing with equipment performance, equipment maintenance, product quality, training and equipment improvement. This position reports to the Process Maintenance Team Leader.

Job Description

A Process Shift Mechanic 3 candidate should have an Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or electromechanical maintenance and have a minimum of 5 years' experience working in a maintenance department in an industrial or manufacturing plant. In lieu of this, consideration will be given to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of mechanical or electrical maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing facility.

Experience in Food Processing preferred. This position requires the ability to work shifts.

Job Qualifications

Must have an expert level of maintenance knowledge base and ability to work in any area. Must have an expert working knowledge of bearings, chains, belts, pumps, gearboxes, conveyor belts, and motors.

And be proficient in laser alignment of equipment and Precision Maintenance. Must have an expert understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic control devices. Must have the ability to perform structurally sound welds and use cutting equipment as listed below:

Use of acetylene cutting torch-mild steel

Arc weld (all positions) – mild steel, stainless steel

Heliarc, wirefeed (all positions) preferred – mild, stainless

Proficient in plasma cutting

Must be able to use shop power tools, do basic sheet metal work, cut, bend and crimp, use metal break, roller break and hand tools. Ability to read O&M manuals and identify spare parts and part numbers for reorder purposes.

Responsible for maintaining the safe operation of his/her work area and for bringing to supervisory personnel any unsafe conditions present. Must be able to become proficient at using the plant Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to write Work Orders, order parts, complete PM routes, and enter equipment history. Must perform corrective or emergency maintenance checks and correct problems in a timely manner to minimize line downtime.

Execute Preventative Maintenance activities as assigned. Help develop effective work plans and enhanced preventative maintenance plans. Must be proficient in all sanitation practices and food safety practices.

Must have the ability to work weekends and/or shift work with a strong work ethic and employment history. Must have the ability to work overtime, any shift, work any or all days of the week in accordance with production and maintenance schedules. Must have the ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must have the ability to write correspondence.

Must have the ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situations to vendors and other team members. Must have the ability to understand equipment drawings, schematics, diagrams and operating instructions.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to handle, feel, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; will regularly work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Other Qualifications include:

• Must obtain Lamb Weston lift truck operator's license

• Strong work ethic and employment history

• Strong PC skills, to include Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook

• Excellent organization, communication and problem solving skills

Overview

Job Summary

Sets-up and maintains the condition of the department according to company standards including bulk food bins and machines (e.g., honey, peanut butter, etc.). Consistently provides world class customer service to internal and external customers. Ensure product quality and selection. Performs other related work.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Seeks opportunities to welcome, engage, serve and thank customers. Maintains an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service with an emphasis of taking care of the customer.

• Breaks down freight by moving product, placing it in inventory, operating fork lift, etc.

• Places product in barrels and dispensers by getting the product, moving it by cart, opening the box with a cutter, putting product in the correct location, etc.

• Oversees the coffee area by grinding, making coffee, stocking, etc.

• Maintains various machines (e.g., honey, peanut butter) by loading related machine with product, cleaning machine and area, maintaining supply of containers, etc.

• Ensures safe/secure work environment.

• Performs customer service duties (e.g., helping customers find product, etc.) and engages in suggestive selling techniques.

• Maintains cleanliness and eye-appeal of work area, storage area, and selling floor.

• Cleans work area by mopping, sweeping, taking out trash and garbage, etc.

• Performs duties with honesty and integrity.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

Ability to:

• Consistently provide world class customer service to internal and external customers.

• Work varied shifts between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm in a 24/7 operation; including night, weekends and holidays.

• Communicate (hearing & speech) with customers to receive orders, up sell and perform customer relation skills.

• Conduct visual inspections and read / follow guides, recipes and product labels.

• Reach, lift, stack and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 20-30 lbs. frequently, and 30-50 lbs. occasionally within the range of floor level to overhead.

• Push and pull handtrucks, carts and pallet jacks containing product of substantial weight.

• Stand, walk and move rapidly for long periods of time.

• Bend, stoop, twist, climb ladders, turn frequently.

• Perform safe/quick movements and operate related equipment listed below with manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.

• Perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

• Exhibit manual dexterity and good hand /eye coordination.

• Exhibit interpersonal skills through oral and written communication.

• Work with potential hazards with respect to equipment, tools and work aides.

• Use cleaning chemicals and handle related food products.

• Wear hats, hairnets, gloves, and other personal protective equipment as required.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Perform primary duties efficiently and accurately.

Additional Requirements:

• Food Handlers Certification (Per State Laws).

Machines and Equipment Operated:

• Includes such tools and equipment as knives, wrappers, scales, trash compactors, hand trucks, pallet jacks, fork lift, card board bailer and ladder.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

This position is responsible for warm and friendly immediate greet to guests at the door. Seats, and presents clean menus to guests in a friendly, professional and quick manner. Promptly cleans tables after guest departs.

Major Responsibilities:
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Greets and seats guests, presents menus to guests, informs them of promotions, menu items, features, etc.

• All guests must be treated in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

• Take names on a waiting list while on a wait.

• Run the floor plan board.

• Keeps track of clean, dirty and occupied tables and /or promptly bus tables, booths and chairs as assigned per shift

• Takes guest information and quotes wait to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available.

• Cleans, organizes and stocks menus at host area.

• Answers phone and answers questions concerning the menu and restaurant.

• Interacts with guests in and as they leave the restaurant to ensure positive dining experience.

• Fill to go orders, if applicable.

• Maintain restrooms throughout shift.

• Sweeping of peanut shells in foyer and front entrance area frequently.

• Wipe drink spills on the floor and sweep up broken dishes

• Assist servers by pre-bussing and/or refilling drinks

• Fill peanut buckets and return condiments to their place

• Unload bus tubs in dish room and immediately wash hands

• Other duties as directed.

Estimated percentage of daily physical requirements and/or number of pounds that may need to be lifted on the job.
100%* --* Stands during entire shift.
75%* --* Reaches, bends, lifts, carries, stoops and wipes frequently.
20%* --* Carries 20 lbs. highchair about ten times per shift
over medium distances (20-30 feet).
50%* --* Verbally communicates with quests and phone
callers.
20%* --* Carries 25 lbs. Box of peanuts to front peanut barrel

• Hazards may include, but are not limited to, slipping and tripping.

• Frequent washing of hands.

• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and lifting

This position is responsible for warm and friendly immediate greet to guests at the door. Seats, and presents clean menus to guests in a friendly, professional and quick manner. Promptly cleans tables after guest departs.

Major Responsibilities:
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Greets and seats guests, presents menus to guests, informs them of promotions, menu items, features, etc.

• All guests must be treated in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

• Take names on a waiting list while on a wait.

• Run the floor plan board.

• Keeps track of clean, dirty and occupied tables and /or promptly bus tables, booths and chairs as assigned per shift

• Takes guest information and quotes wait to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available.

• Cleans, organizes and stocks menus at host area.

• Answers phone and answers questions concerning the menu and restaurant.

• Interacts with guests in and as they leave the restaurant to ensure positive dining experience.

• Fill to go orders, if applicable.

• Maintain restrooms throughout shift.

• Sweeping of peanut shells in foyer and front entrance area frequently.

• Wipe drink spills on the floor and sweep up broken dishes

• Assist servers by pre-bussing and/or refilling drinks

• Fill peanut buckets and return condiments to their place

• Unload bus tubs in dish room and immediately wash hands

• Other duties as directed.

Estimated percentage of daily physical requirements and/or number of pounds that may need to be lifted on the job.
100%* --* Stands during entire shift.
75%* --* Reaches, bends, lifts, carries, stoops and wipes frequently.
20%* --* Carries 20 lbs. highchair about ten times per shift
over medium distances (20-30 feet).
50%* --* Verbally communicates with quests and phone
callers.
20%* --* Carries 25 lbs. Box of peanuts to front peanut barrel

• Hazards may include, but are not limited to, slipping and tripping.

• Frequent washing of hands.

• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and lifting