Production Worker

Production Worker (Dryer)Since 1984 Meduri Farms has grown to become a premier supplier of specialty dried fruits to food manufacturers around the world. Our operations are located 60 miles southwest of Portland in Oregon's agriculturally fertile Willamette Valley.Job Title: Production Worker (Dryer)Date: 3/1/2024Job Description: Production employees rotate throughout their specific department and do a variety of jobs each day. Listed below are the functions that will be required to be performed:Responsibilities:Run dumper in tray line workstationLoad trays on to tray line beltSmooth fruit on traysStack full trays of fruitPush carts of full and empty traysScrape dried fruit in to wash line augersFill trays from wash linesUn-stack and re-stack empty traysSuck syrup out of totes with hoseShoot syrup back in to totes with hoseWipe out totes with a sanitary towelDump fruit into totesStir totes of fruitFill barrels and totes with extra juice from concentratorFill tanks with juice for that days turnsMaintain a clean work area.Clean production area when directedPerform other duties as assigned by SupervisorJob Location: Plant 1 – DallasCompany Industry: ManufacturingJob Role: Full TimeEmployment Type: Hourly – Non-ExemptAnnual Salary Range: $15.05 per hour plus shift differentialReports to: Dept. Lead / Dept. SupervisorEmployment Requirements:Ability to perform tasks properly and promptly with little supervisionAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Team player attitude with attention to detail.Work well with others.Be self-motivated.Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Be able to be on your feet for 6 to 8 hours per day.Be able to bend, twist and reachWorking Conditions:Production environment. This position also requires the ability to stand, kneel, walk, bend over, and reach as necessary when dealing with totes and tote tags.Work hours are typically Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work and overtime as needed.Loud noise environment.Work near Mechanical Parts: Hydraulic forks and wheels that move all the time.Extreme Heat: We use up to 200°F juice to process fruit and dryers to dehydrate our fruit. Wet and slippery floors from water and juice spills.