Description
AREA:
Our company is growing mussels and oyster from seed to market and sells straight into the network of high-end distributors and one local supermarket. This ensures that we maintain control of the quality of our food product for as long as possible along the cold chain distribution. Customers need to taste the quality of Maine grown seafood when it reaches their plate.
ROLE:
This position is operating the bagging machine which weighs the product and deposits into the bags. As a bagger you have a view over the whole packing line and have an important role to play in efficiency of each day. We all depend on you to keep the process running smoothly and to communicate any bottlenecks to the manager so that help can be given quickly to ensure a steady workflow. Also, the weights need to be accurate, and you are a crucial part of our quality control.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working safely and respecting one another al all times.
- Checking that the machine is clean and in good working order before each day begins.
- Following Instructions from the operations manager.
- To ask for help or support if you need it.
- Following the packing day order list and assisting the boxing team keep track of how many bags are needed.
- Checking that the tags have the correct information on each day.
- Helping at the end of the day to clean and tidy up.
- You will be provided with work gloves. It is your responsibility to take them home each day and launder them.
- Clean gloves must be used every day.
- Overall attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to stand and work for several hours at a time.
- Ability to lift 10 lbs. repetitively.
- Positive and helpful disposition.
COMPENSATION:
- Starting wage of $25/Hour
- 5 days earned paid personal day per year.
- 20 Hours/week guaranteed minimum.
- Year round.